SQE1 sample questions

Question 48

A man is arrested at 11pm on a Wednesday, under suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a woman. He is brought to the police station arriving at 11.30pm and his detention is authorised at 11.45pm.

The police investigations are ongoing. There are searches to be undertaken, witnesses to be located and medical evidence to be obtained. There will be a delay in obtaining the medical evidence as the woman is undergoing extensive surgery. The investigating officers anticipate that they will need to use the maximum powers of detention available to the police before charge and may need to seek a warrant of further detention from the Magistrates’ Court.

Until what time can the man be detained before charge without a warrant of further detention?

A. 11.30pm Thursday.

B. 11.45pm Thursday.

C. 11am Friday.

D. 11.30am Friday.

E. 11.45am Friday.


D - 11.30am Friday.


 

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