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PACE
Evidence, Continuity & Use of Force 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is "continuity" of evidence? | An unbroken, documented chain of who held an item, when, and what was done with it, from seizure to court |
| What happens if continuity is broken? | The evidence can be challenged and potentially ruled inadmissible, regardless of how strong the case otherwise is |
| What must an evidence bag/exhibit label record? | Exhibit number, description of item, date/time/place seized, seizing officer's details, and a continuity log of anyone who subsequently handles it |
| What legal framework governs use of force (memory aid PLAN)? | Proportionate, Legal, Accountable, Necessary |
| What section of PACE covers use of reasonable force generally? | s.117 PACE |
| What is the test for whether force used was lawful? | Whether it was reasonable in the circumstances as the officer honestly believed them to be, and proportionate to the threat |
| Which Human Rights Article most directly constrains use of force resulting in death? | Article 2 — force must be no more than "absolutely necessary" |