Editing Probable cause (section)

====England and Wales====
Powers of arrest without a warrant can be exercised by a constable who 'has reasonable grounds' to suspect that an individual is "about to commit an offence", or is "committing an offence"; in accordance with the [[Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005]] and the partially repealed [[Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984]].<ref>[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/15/section/110 Section 110, Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005]</ref><ref>[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/24 Section 24, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984]</ref> The concept of "reasonable grounds for suspecting" is used throughout the law dealing with police powers.