139 Search powers available on arrests under [sections 136, 137 and 137A]
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (1994 c 33) | Legislation

139  Search powers available on arrests under [sections 136, 137 and 137A]

[(1)     The powers conferred by subsections (2) and (3) are available to a constable in relation to—

(a)     a person arrested under section 136(1), (2)(b) or (3)(a);

(b)     a person arrested under section 137(1) or (3);

(c)     a person arrested under section 137A in respect of a specified offence committed in England and Wales or Northern Ireland.]

(2)     A constable to whom this section applies may search the person if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that the person may present a danger to himself or others.

(3)     Subject to subsections (4) to (6) below, a constable to whom this section applies may—

(a)     search the person for anything—

(i)     which he might use to assist him to escape from lawful custody; or

(ii)     which might be evidence relating to an offence; and

(b)     . . ..

[(3A)     The powers conferred by subsection (3B) are available to a constable in relation to—

(a)     a person arrested under section 136(1) or (3)(a) in the execution of a warrant issued in England and Wales in respect of an offence that is an indictable offence in England and Wales;

(b)

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