National Investigators Exam (NIE) Practice Exam

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Under which condition can S32 of PACE be invoked?

When a suspect is released
After arrest for further offences
If an indictable offence has occurred
During a police station search

The correct answer is: If an indictable offence has occurred

S32 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) enables officers to search and seize items from a suspect without a warrant under specific conditions. The correct answer, indicating that it can be invoked if an indictable offence has occurred, highlights the legal provision that allows police to deal with immediate evidence of serious crimes more effectively. This provision is grounded in the acknowledgment that certain offences, particularly indictable ones, carry a higher risk of evidence being destroyed or concealed, thus justifying a warrantless search. An indictable offence is typically more serious, and the potential for the suspect to hinder the investigation through the destruction of evidence increases, making the need for such a provision important in law enforcement practices. Therefore, the enforcement of S32 is intended to facilitate the investigation of these serious offences. The other scenarios provided, such as the release of a suspect, post-arrest situations, or searching at a police station, do not specifically justify the invocation of S32. Each of those circumstances encompasses different legal guidelines and protocols that do not align with the immediate needs and justifications set out in S32 concerning searches relating to indictable offences.