Across
- 4. The act of following or chasing a person, vehicle, or suspect in an attempt to apprehend them or prevent escape.
- 7. To take possession of an item, property, or evidence, usually under a legal power or duty. For example, police may seize evidence connected to an offence.
- 10. Objective facts, information, or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a suspicion or belief is justified.
- 11. Beliefs or conclusions accepted as true without definite proof or evidence.
- 12. Permission given voluntarily by a person who has the capacity and freedom to make that decision, without coercion or undue influence.
Down
- 1. A serious criminal offence that can be tried in the Crown Court before a judge and jury. Examples include robbery, burglary, and murder.
- 2. A demanding legal or evidential standard that must be met before a particular action, decision, or power can be exercised.
- 3. A building, part of a building, or land used for a particular purpose and which may be subject to legal powers such as entry, search, or inspection.
- 5. The act of watching, monitoring, or noting a person, place, event, or behaviour to gather information or evidence.
- 6. To remove, retract, cancel, or discontinue something, such as consent, a statement, an application, or participation in a process.
- 8. An action that is appropriate and balanced in response to a situation, using no more force, power, or intervention than is necessary to achieve a legitimate aim.
- 9. An offence involving behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm, distress, disorder, or disruption to the public. Examples include affray and violent disorder.