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The Ticking of the Custody Clock: When Does A Lawful Arrest Become An Unlawful Detention?
The article explains that even if an arrest is lawful at the outset, continued detention in police custody must remain justified under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and can become unlawful if someone is held longer than necessary. It recounts the case of “David,” who was arrested after his wife was reported missing. Although the court accepted that the officer had a reasonable suspicion when making the arrest, David should hav…
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The Ticking of the Custody Clock: When Does A Lawful Arrest Become An Unlawful Detention?
The article explains that even if an arrest is lawful at the outset, continued detention in police custody must remain justified under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and can become unlawful if someone is held longer than necessary. It recounts the case of “David,” who was arrested after his wife was reported missing. Although the court accepted that the officer had a reasonable suspicion when making the arrest, David should hav…
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