Criminal Law Quiz

Which act focuses on police powers and responsibilities?

• Bail Act 2013 (NSW)

• Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW)

• Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

• Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

What is the focus of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW)?

• To regulate environmental protection

• To manage bail conditions and procedures

• To oversee public health regulations

• To control immigration policies

What is a citizen's arrest?

• An arrest made by a duly sworn police officer

• An arrest made by a person who is not a police officer

• An arrest made by a judge

• An arrest made by a security guard

What is the primary responsibility of the police according to the text?

• Making laws

• Enforcing criminal laws

• Judging criminal cases

• Creating public policies

What is the challenge for all communities regarding police powers?

• Increasing police funding

• Balancing police powers with citizens' rights

• Expanding police jurisdictions

• Reducing police responsibilities

What is the purpose of gathering evidence in a criminal investigation?

• To create new laws

• To support facts in court

• To train new officers

• To inform the public

What is the main focus of police responsibility according to the text?

• Creating laws

• Prevention and detection of crime

• Conducting public surveys

• Managing public events

What does the term "investigate" mean in the context of the text?

• To create laws

• To carry out research to discover evidence

• To conduct a trial

• To make a legal judgment

What is the significance of the police being part of the executive arm of government?

• They can create laws

• They enforce laws made by the legislature

• They can judge legal cases

• They can amend laws

What does the Standards of Professional Conduct outline for police officers?

• The types of uniforms to wear

• The values police officers should uphold

• The number of hours to work

• The locations to patrol