Commentary on Sections Part 9 – Power of Police to Remove Person to Place of Safety Section 154 - Searches and examination to ascertain identity
This section provides that a constable can avail of the powers of search and examination to ascertain identity under Article 55A of PACE in respect of a person detained at a place of safety under this Part. This section also provides for a modification of Article 55A of PACE so that it can apply in these circumstances.