ADPP Session 1 Law/Powers PPP145;
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Role of Police in a Democratic Society Answer-P - Protecting life and property
P - Preventing and detecting crime
U - Upholding the law
M - Maintaining order
P - Provide policing services
Proving criminal liability Answer-1. Prosecution must prove each element of offence
beyond reasonable doubt
2. Establishing mens rea and actus reus.
Temporal Coincidence Answer-Actus reus and Mens rea must coincide in time (occur
simultaneously)
Define strict liability Answer-An emphasis on Actus reus and excludes much of Mens rea.
Eg. traffic offences.
Define the Doctrine of Doli Incapax & Age of Criminal Responsibility Answer-- A child
under 10 is incapable of forming a criminal intent therefore they cannot be charged for any
offences.
- Ages between 10-14 is presumed that they cannot commit any crimes because they do not
understand what is right or wrong.
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Penalty for:
a) Serious Indictable Offence
b) Minor Indictable Offence
c) Strictly Indictable Offence Answer-a) 5 years or more
b) 2-5 years
c) 20 years - life
Statute of Limitations for:
a) Summary matters
b) Indictable matters Answer-a) 6 months
b) no time limit
Evidence Act 1995 Section 140 Answer-Civil Proceedings : standard of proof
Prosecutor must prove the balance of probabilities.
Evidence Act 1995 Section 141 Answer-Criminal Proceedings: standard of proof
Prosecutor must prove beyond reasonable doubt.
Sections contained in an Act Answer-1. Offence
2. Definition
3. Power
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4. Procedural
STOPAR Answer-Stop = stop/focus on problem
Think = consider own knowledge of policing situations, key factors (5WHs)
Observe = gather information to formulate plan, identify key elements, risk assessment
Act = implement action plan
Review = assess/self-reflect situation, outcome, actions, further improvements.
Admissible Evidence must be: Answer-1. Relevant (Evidence Act s.55)
2. Reliable (Evidence Act s.165)
3. Fair (Evidence Act s.135)
Sources of Evidence Answer-1. Original = oral testimonies
2. Real = physical evidence: weapons, DNA, fingerprints
3. Documentary = written, electronic, audio, visual records
Define inculpatory evidence. Answer-evidence that incriminates (guilty)
Define exculpatory evidence Answer-evidence that exonerates (innocent)
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Hierarchy of Secondary ID methods Answer-1. Crowd Scenes
2. Photographs
3. In Dock (court)
Define Arrest Answer-T = total Restraint of the personal liberty of another
E = effective from the moment a person is not free to come and go as they please
A = A officer plainly conveys by words or actions that a suspect is not free to leave
Reasons To Arrest Answer-- Offence
- Virtue of a Warrant
- Breach of Peace
- Virtue of a specific power other than LEPRA
a) Bail Act 2013
b) Road Transport Act 2013
Define Reasonable Suspicion Answer-- More than an ideal wondering whether something
exists or not.
- Positive feeling of actual apprehension/mistrust to a slight opinion but without enough
evidence
- Test is both subjective (you) and objective (reasonable person)
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Role of Police in a Democratic Society Answer-P - Protecting life and property
P - Preventing and detecting crime
U - Upholding the law
M - Maintaining order
P - Provide policing services
Proving criminal liability Answer-1. Prosecution must prove each element of offence
beyond reasonable doubt
2. Establishing mens rea and actus reus.
Temporal Coincidence Answer-Actus reus and Mens rea must coincide in time (occur
simultaneously)
Define strict liability Answer-An emphasis on Actus reus and excludes much of Mens rea.
Eg. traffic offences.
Define the Doctrine of Doli Incapax & Age of Criminal Responsibility Answer-- A child
under 10 is incapable of forming a criminal intent therefore they cannot be charged for any
offences.
- Ages between 10-14 is presumed that they cannot commit any crimes because they do not
understand what is right or wrong.
, ADPP Session 1 Law/Powers PPP145;
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Penalty for:
a) Serious Indictable Offence
b) Minor Indictable Offence
c) Strictly Indictable Offence Answer-a) 5 years or more
b) 2-5 years
c) 20 years - life
Statute of Limitations for:
a) Summary matters
b) Indictable matters Answer-a) 6 months
b) no time limit
Evidence Act 1995 Section 140 Answer-Civil Proceedings : standard of proof
Prosecutor must prove the balance of probabilities.
Evidence Act 1995 Section 141 Answer-Criminal Proceedings: standard of proof
Prosecutor must prove beyond reasonable doubt.
Sections contained in an Act Answer-1. Offence
2. Definition
3. Power
, ADPP Session 1 Law/Powers PPP145;
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4. Procedural
STOPAR Answer-Stop = stop/focus on problem
Think = consider own knowledge of policing situations, key factors (5WHs)
Observe = gather information to formulate plan, identify key elements, risk assessment
Act = implement action plan
Review = assess/self-reflect situation, outcome, actions, further improvements.
Admissible Evidence must be: Answer-1. Relevant (Evidence Act s.55)
2. Reliable (Evidence Act s.165)
3. Fair (Evidence Act s.135)
Sources of Evidence Answer-1. Original = oral testimonies
2. Real = physical evidence: weapons, DNA, fingerprints
3. Documentary = written, electronic, audio, visual records
Define inculpatory evidence. Answer-evidence that incriminates (guilty)
Define exculpatory evidence Answer-evidence that exonerates (innocent)
, ADPP Session 1 Law/Powers PPP145;
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Hierarchy of Secondary ID methods Answer-1. Crowd Scenes
2. Photographs
3. In Dock (court)
Define Arrest Answer-T = total Restraint of the personal liberty of another
E = effective from the moment a person is not free to come and go as they please
A = A officer plainly conveys by words or actions that a suspect is not free to leave
Reasons To Arrest Answer-- Offence
- Virtue of a Warrant
- Breach of Peace
- Virtue of a specific power other than LEPRA
a) Bail Act 2013
b) Road Transport Act 2013
Define Reasonable Suspicion Answer-- More than an ideal wondering whether something
exists or not.
- Positive feeling of actual apprehension/mistrust to a slight opinion but without enough
evidence
- Test is both subjective (you) and objective (reasonable person)
