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Question 1: The police
receive a complaint from Bertram about the theft of a ring.
They go to the house of Diana, who was the last person to
have it, intending to ask her some questions. When they
are about to knock on the door, they hear a violent fight
erupting inside. Which statutory provision allows them to
enter to save life and limb?
A) Section 329 of the Criminal
Justice Act 2003
B) Section 17 of the Police
and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
C) Section 6 of the Human Rights
Act 1998
Question 2: Helen is not
arrested. The police lead her to an interview room. Is Helen
entitled to speak to the duty solicitor in private now?
A) no
B) yes, but not in private
C) yes
Question 3: Helen feels
uncomfortable during the interview, and decides to run away
in spite of attempts to stop her. Is this a criminal offence?
A) No
B) Only if she is convicted
of the theft offence
C) Yes
Question 4: Which Article
of the European Convention on Human Rights protects her
from being detained at the police station?
A) Article 2
B) Article 3
C) Article 5
Question 5: Technically
Helen was assaulted by one of the constables, when she escaped.
If Helen brought a claim for tortious damages, which statutory
provision requires her to obtain permission first?
A) Section 329 of the Criminal
Justice Act 2003
B) Section 17 of the Police
and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
C) Section 6 of the Human Rights
Act 1998
Question 6: Helen wishes
to have her criminal record erased. When can that happen?
A) Immediately, as she was
acquitted
B) At the discretion of the
police
C) Never
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