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Criminal Investigation Act 2006
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Part 12 — Arrest and related matters
125. Terms used 130
126. Proceedings by summons etc. not prevented 131
Division 2 — Arrest without an arrest warrant
127. Arrest warrant not required to exercise this Division’s powers 131
128. Arrest power for offences 131
Division 3 — Ancillary powers to making an arrest
129. Warrant not required to exercise this Division’s powers 132
130. Occupier’s rights if place entered 133
131. Powers exercisable on search under this Division 133
132. Places may be entered and vehicles may be stopped 133
133. Places and vehicles of certain arrested suspects may be searched for evidence 134
134. Escapees, additional powers to aid recapture 137
Division 4 — Searches of people in custody for security purposes
135. Certain people in custody may be searched 138
Division 5 — Dealing with arrested people
136. *Young Offenders Act 1994* not affected 141
137. Arrested people, rights of 141
138. Arrested suspects, rights of 142
139. Arrested suspects, detention of 143
140. Detention period for arrested suspects 144
141. Reasonable period of detention, factors determining 147
142. Arrested suspects, charging and releasing 148
143. Other arrested people, dealing with 151
Division 6 — Miscellaneous
144. Possession of warrant at time of arrest not necessary 151