IPAT Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Passage: 'The Criminal Justice Act 1984 sets out the rights of a detained person, including the right to consult a solicitor, notification of a third party, and access to medical care if needed.' List one right NOT mentioned.
- The right to a jury trial (Correct answer)
- The right to consult a solicitor
- Notification of a third party
- Access to medical care
Correct answer: The right to a jury trial
The passage lists three rights: solicitor consultation, third-party notification, and medical access. The right to a jury trial is not mentioned in this passage.
Question 2: Text: 'Domestic abuse incidents require a risk assessment using the DASH tool to identify victims at high risk of serious harm or homicide.' What tool is used for risk assessment?
- DASH (Correct answer)
- GSOC
- PULSE
- CCTV
Correct answer: DASH
The passage clearly states the 'DASH tool' is used to identify victims at high risk in domestic abuse situations.
Question 3: Passage: 'In Ireland, the age of criminal responsibility is 12 years, meaning children under 12 cannot be charged with a criminal offence, with the exception of murder, manslaughter, and rape.' What exception is mentioned?
- Murder, manslaughter, and rape (Correct answer)
- Theft and assault
- Drug offences
- Criminal damage
Correct answer: Murder, manslaughter, and rape
The passage states children under 12 cannot be charged 'with the exception of murder, manslaughter, and rape'.
Question 4: Text: 'Garda stations must maintain an official custody record for every person detained, documenting the time of arrest, reason for detention, and all interactions during custody.' What must be documented according to the text?
- Time of arrest, reason for detention, and all interactions (Correct answer)
- Only the time of arrest and release
- Fingerprints and photograph only
- The detainee's personal history
Correct answer: Time of arrest, reason for detention, and all interactions
The passage lists exactly three things: 'time of arrest, reason for detention, and all interactions during custody'.
Question 5: Passage: 'Community Support Officers work alongside Gardaí to provide a visible, accessible presence in communities, assisting with non-emergency matters and supporting vulnerable individuals.' What is the primary role of a Community Support Officer?
- To provide a visible presence and assist with non-emergency matters (Correct answer)
- To conduct criminal investigations
- To replace Gardaí on dangerous patrols
- To process criminal records
Correct answer: To provide a visible presence and assist with non-emergency matters
The passage describes their primary role as providing 'a visible, accessible presence in communities, assisting with non-emergency matters and supporting vulnerable individuals'.
Question 6: Text: 'The Garda Síochána Act 2005 requires that a Garda who witnesses misconduct by a colleague must report it to a supervisor. Failure to report can itself constitute a disciplinary offence.' What is the consequence of not reporting misconduct?
- It can itself constitute a disciplinary offence (Correct answer)
- Nothing — it is encouraged but not mandatory
- Criminal prosecution
- Immediate dismissal
Correct answer: It can itself constitute a disciplinary offence
The passage states 'Failure to report can itself constitute a disciplinary offence' — meaning not reporting is itself a breach of discipline.
IPAT Reading Comprehension 2
Passage: 'The Criminal Justice Act 1984 sets out the rights of a detained person, including the right to consult a solicitor, notification of a third party, and access to medical care if needed.' List one right NOT mentioned.