Under Section 24A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), what conditions must be met for a security guard to make a citizen's arrest?
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A
The security guard simply needs to suspect someone of any offence
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B
An indictable offence must be being committed or have been committed; it must not be reasonably practicable for a constable to make the arrest; and the arrest must be necessary to prevent harm, escape, loss of evidence, etc.
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C
The security guard must obtain their employer's written permission first
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D
Only police can arrest — security guards have no arrest power