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• What section of PACE 1984 discusses the necessity for arrest without a warrant by constables?


  Section 24(5)
• Why is it necessary for a constable to arrest a person without a warrant?


  To ascertain the person's name or address, prevent harm, or investigate an offence
• What are the reasons a constable may believe an arrest is necessary according to subsection (1)?


  To ascertain identity, prevent harm, protect vulnerable persons, investigate offences, or prevent prosecution hindrance
• What are the specific reasons listed under subsection (1) for the necessity of arrest without a warrant?


  • To ascertain the person's name
  • To ascertain the person's address
  • To prevent physical injury to self or others
  • To prevent loss or damage to property
  • To prevent offences against public decency
  • To prevent unlawful obstruction of the highway
  • To protect a child or vulnerable person
  • To allow effective investigation of the offence
  • To prevent hindrance of prosecution
• What is one reason a constable may arrest a person to prevent physical injury?


  To prevent the person from causing physical injury to himself or any other person
• What does subsection (c) of the necessity for arrest address?


  It addresses preventing physical injury, property damage, public decency offences, and unlawful obstruction
• How does subsection (d) relate to vulnerable persons?


  It allows for the arrest to protect a child or other vulnerable person from harm
• What is the purpose of allowing prompt investigation as stated in subsection (e)?


  To ensure effective investigation of the offence or the conduct of the person in question
• Why is it important to prevent the disappearance of the person in question as mentioned in subsection (f)?


  To prevent any prosecution for the offence from being hindered