Operational Policing

PACE, Powers and Procedures

Learn about police powers, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).

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.
PACE Review

Find out what's going to happen next following the May 2007 PACE Review public consultation.
Custody

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.
Powers of Entry Review

Find out abouta new review, which is looking at establishing a framework of powers of entry for non-police agencies.