ADPP S2 Law Exam Questions and Answers

ADPP S2 Law




Section 22 (Mental Health Act 2007) - Answer-If we find a person to be mentally ill we may detain and
take them to mental health facility if

1. Committed or is committing an offence

2. Tried to, is trying or will attempt to kill themselves or cause serious physical harm to themselves or
another person

3. it is better to deal with them under this act compared to the law



Section 81 (Mental Health Act 2007) - Answer-Gives us power to

81(2) - Use reasonable force

81(4) - Frisk search the patient



Suicide risk assessment (THREAT) - Answer-T.H.R.E.A.T

T. - Thinking of suicide

H. - History of suicide attempts

R. - Reasons and circumstances

E. - Emotionally depressed

A. - Access to lethal means

T. - Tactics and plan to kill themselves

, Street offences - Answer-



Section 4 (summary offences act) - Answer-Offensive conduct



Section 4A (Summary Offences Act) - Answer-Offensive language



Section 5 (Summary offences Act) - Answer-Obscene exposure (does not include buttocks)



Section 11C (Summary offences Act) - Answer-Custody of knife in public place or school

- The accused

- Has a knife

- In their custody

- Without reasonable excuse (proof lies on the accused)

- In a public place or school



Section 11E (Summary offences Act) - Answer-Wielding knife in public place or school

- Same as S11C although the knife is visible to the public



Knife definition - Answer-- A knife

- A Razor blade

- Any other blade



Dangerous implement - Answer-- Knife

- Dangerous article