Code A - Stop and Search, Code B - Search of Premises, Code C - Detention, Code D - Identification, Code G - Arrest, Equality Act 2010 - Personal factors alone shouldn't count, s1 - Search person/vehicle in public place if reasonable suspicion, s1(6) - Seize items found as a result of search, s117 - Reasonable force can be used, s2 - Police must identify themselves (ID if not uniformed), station and reason for search., s2(9) - Can be asked to remove outer clothes. Shoes in private., s3 - Written record of search made available, s4 - Vehicle checks, s8 - Police can seize items covered by a warrant in house searches, s17 - Police can enter and search the premises to make an arrest, s18 - After an arrest, police can search premises occupied or controlled by the suspect if they have reasonable belief there is evidence of the offence., s19 - Once lawfully on the premises, police may seize and retain any item that is evidence of a crime., s24 - An arrest can be made without a warrant - reasonable grounds to suspect, s28 - Inform suspect they are being arrested in clear language with reasons for arrest., s30 - Take the suspect straight to the station, s36/37 - Custody officer must book in suspects and ensure rights are upheld, s41 - Maximum 24 hours in custody, s42 - Maximum 36 hours (superintendent), s43 - Maximum 72 hours (magistrates), s44 - Maximum 96 hours (magistrates), s54/55 - Non/Intimate search may be needed, s56 - Can inform a relative of arrest, s58 - Can consult a legal advisor/duty solicitor, s60 - Interviews must be tape recorded, s62/63 - Intimate/Non intimate samples,

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