Day One Quiz

What are the principal sources of law in England and Wales?

• Statute law, case law.

• Case law, statute law, common law.

• Common law, statutory instrument.

• Common law, statute law.

Complete the correct caution when arresting a person? "You do not have to say anything...

• ..unless you wish to do so, but what you say may be given in evidence.

• ..unless you wish to do so, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned anything that you are going to rely on in court. Anything you say will be given in evidence.

• ..but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

• ..but it may harm your defence if you do not mention something which you will later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

Why did Sir Robert Peel want blue uniforms for his new police force?

• So his officers would be less visible at night

• To appear neutral and not to look like the military

• So they looked smart

• Blue was his favourite colour

When Sir Robert Peel introduced the first police force, what was his professional position?

• Prime Minister

• Chief Constable

• Commissioner

• Home Secretary

Sir Robert Peel issued a number of principles to new officers joining his the police force. How many principles are there?

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

• Ten

In relation to The Human Rights Act 1998, a Police officer must always be able to justify their actions as PLANE. What does this stand for?

• Policing purpose, Lowest force, Advise first, Non oppressive, Entitled to make a complaint

• Proportionate, Lawful, Accountable, Necessary, Ethical

• Prompt, Legal, Answerable, Negotiate, Effective

• Professional, Liberty, Authority, Non judgmental, Equality

One category of criminal offences is “offences triable only on indictment”. How can indictable only offences be distinguished from other categories of crime?

• These are offences that are serious but can be dealt with at either the Magistrates Court or the Crown Court

• These are considered the most serious offences and can only be dealt with by the Crown Court

• These are the least serious of offences and can only be dealt with by the Magistrates Court

• These involve domestic issues and must be dealt with at the County Court

The Code of Ethics is...

• Law that states how a police officer must behave.

• Written to reassure the public.

• The written guide introduced by Sir Robert Peel

• he written guide to the principles and behaviours that every member of the policing profession of England and Wales is expected to uphold.

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has been replaced by…

• Chief of Police Group of Great Britain

• National Officer’s Board of Police

• National Police Chief’s Council

• Chief Officers of the United Kingdom Association

When was the Police mission statement approved by ACPO?

• 2011

• 2008

• 2006

• 2014