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Foundation Criminal Law Quiz

Test your knowledge of criminal law with this engaging quiz designed specifically for those in law enforcement and legal studies. It covers various aspects of criminal statutes, police powers, and the definitions of key legal terms.

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  • Real-world scenarios
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15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by StudyingJustice101
Complete the following definition of S3 Criminal Law Act 1967 use of force
A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime, or in effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders or of persons unlawfully at large.
A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime
A person may use reasonable force, to assist in the prevention of crime
What word is missing from Robbery definition under Theft Act 1968?.. A person is guilty of robbery if he steals, and immediately before _________________, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.
Or at the time
Or at the time of doing so
Or during
 
What year was the Police and Criminal Evidence Act introduced?
1974
1983
1984
What section of the Theft Act 1968 is Robbery?
S7
S8
S9
There cannot be a burglary without trespass?
True
False
PC RIZWAN is on foot patrol on EASTERLON HIGH ROAD and approaches a male who he believes may have been involved in an armed robbery near by. Before conducting a S1 PACE search, PC RIZWAN applies handcuffs, stating these are to protect officers. What best justifies his use of force?
Common Law
S3 Criminal Law Act 1967
S117 PACE 1984
The legal age of criminal responsibility is 12
True
False
PC PAVLOVA is approached by JO who has mentioned that someone had assaulted her whilst on the dance floor. She states she was pushed and she fell over and cut her knee and this has left her feeling anxious. What type of assault is going through your mind?
Common Assault
ABH
GBH
PC JOSEPH has arrived at custody with his prisoner who is arrested for theft. Upon arriving at custody, what is the correct ROAST which should be given to the custody sergeant?
Reason, Offence, Attitude, Summary, Time
Reason, Offence, Allegation, Summary, Time
Reaction, Offence, Assistance needed, Summary, Time
PC KNOWLES is on routine patrol when he comes across JONES, who has had previous for burglary. PC KNOWLES sees him with what appears to be a screwdriver. JONES looks at PC KNOWLES and changes direction and starts to move faster avoiding eye contact. PC KNOWLES decides to search him under S1 PACE. Under SOAP, What does A stand for?
Accessories for use in burglary
Articles for use in burglary
Apparatus used in burglary
The Misuse of Drugs Act was created in 1971
True
False
S23 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 provides police with the power to search persons for controlled drugs and detain for the purpose of search if they have reasonable cause to believe unlawful possession.
True
False
What section of PACE gives a Constable the power to arrest?
S23
S24
S33
S34
What section of PACE gives a Constable the power to search after arrest?
S22
S32
S42
When completing a search after an arrest, a Constable must be searching for DIE. What is the E?
Electronics
Escape aids
Evidence
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