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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 PACECodes of Practicefrom January 2008.

  • PACE Review

    Find out what's going to happen nextfollowing 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.

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