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Criminal Practice 1 Flashcards

Lucy Payne SQE1- CRIMINAL PRACTICE Post-Grad Inglés 7 fichas

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1What initial steps should a custody officer take?Create a custody record
Create/update detention log
Inform suspect of ongoing rights
2What are the conditions of detention?Cell must be adequately heated, cleaned + ventilated
Bedding must be clean
Access to bathroom facilities
Cell visits at least hourly
2 light meals + 1 main meal per day
3What ongoing rights should suspects be informed of?Right for someone to be informed
Rights to consult privately with a solicitor
Right to consult Codes of Practice
What offence they have been arrested for
4If a suspect asks for legal advice, what steps should police officers take?Should contact DSCC
Notify suspect's solicitor or duty solicitors
Never dissuade suspect from obtaining legal advice
5What should an officer consider if they want to delay the right to legal advice?Must be authorised by Superintendent or above
Only for indictable offences
Only extend up to 36 hours
Should confirm in writing asap
6On what grounds can an officer authorise the delay of the right to legal advice?Could lead to interference with or harm to evidence connected with indictable offences or physical injury to others
Could lead to alerting others suspected of same offence
Could hinder recovery of any property obtained as a result of offence
7What rules apply to delaying a suspect's right to inform someone of an arrestMust be authorised by at least an Inspector
Only for indictable offences
No more than 36 hours from relevant time
Should be put in writing asap