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Consensual searches of persons and vehicles

Legal Q&A


 Code of Practice A, para. 1.5, prohibits a search of a person even though the individual might consent to a search of his person being conducted unless the appropriate legal power exists. What is the situation in respect of consensual searches of vehicles?

Ruling regarding conviction for fraud by abuse of position

Case Law
 In the case of R v Toloui and another 2025, the Court of Appeal upheld a conviction for fraud by abuse of position where the conduct of the Recorder during trial was not seen to established unfairness or the appearance of unfairness in the trial.

Relevant times

Legal Q&A


 The relevant time is sometimes calculated from the time the arrested person arrives at the police station. Has the term "arrives at the police station" ever been tested in the courts?

In the Spotlight

Welcome to our legal feature 'In the Spotlight'

Bringing focus to a legal topic, making your professional life simpler by:

  • Demystify complex legislation
  • Improve your legal knowledge
  • Evidence continuous personal development
  • Understand how to apply the law competently

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In the Spotlight