Operational Policing
PACE, Powers and Procedures
Learn about police powers, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
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Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984
Read about the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and its Codes of Practice. Includes revised PACE Codes of Practice from January 2008.
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Find out what's going to happen next following the May 2007 PACE Review public consultation.
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Information on custodial healthcare, guidance for appropriate adults in supporting detainees, publications on deaths in custody and independent custody visiting.
Notice of rights and entitlements
Outlining a person's rights and entitlements while in police detention. Available as a PDF in 44 languages and also as an audio file.
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Find out about a new review, which is looking at establishing a framework of powers of entry for non-police agencies.
