IPAT Reading Comprehension 2

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.

Accepted Answer

The right to a jury trial

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

DASH

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Murder, manslaughter, and rape

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Time of arrest, reason for detention, and all interactions

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To provide a visible presence and assist with non-emergency matters

Answer

The passage describes their primary role as providing 'a visible, accessible presence in communities, assisting with non-emergency matters and supporting vulnerable individuals'.

IPAT Practice Test

IPAT Practice Test

IPAT Reading Comprehension 2