National Investigators Exam (NIE) Practice Exam

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What does S22 of PACE specifically provide for?

Warrants for arrest process
Determination of crime severity
Retention of evidence gathered
Rights of accused individuals during trial

The correct answer is: Retention of evidence gathered

S22 of PACE, or the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, specifically addresses the retention of evidence gathered during police investigations. This section outlines the rules and procedures that law enforcement must follow regarding how long evidence can be retained, ensuring that any evidence collected is preserved properly. This legal framework is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the evidence for future legal proceedings and ensures that authorities act within the boundaries of the law when handling evidence. The other options refer to different aspects of criminal procedure that are not covered by S22 directly. For example, warrants for arrest fall under other provisions, while the determination of crime severity and the rights of accused individuals in trials are governed by different sections of PACE and related legislation. Each of these areas is essential to the criminal justice process, but S22 focuses specifically and solely on the retention of evidence.