Knowing the limits of powers of arrest is essential. We break down the law when an arrest lacks legal justification.

We examine a specific scenario where Danny is detained by PC Ellis without explanation.

In this video we break down section 24 of PACE 1984 — the actual legal test UK police use to arrest someone on the spot, no warrant required. We also answer the question everyone actually wants to know: if an arrest turns out to be unlawful, can you resist it?

What we cover:
   • What legally counts as an "arrest" — and why it has nothing to do with guilt
   • The two-part test behind every arrest under section 24
   • The specific grounds police can actually arrest you on
   • What makes an arrest unlawful — and what that means for you
   • Real case law: Spicer v Holt and Christie v Leachinsky

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