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PACE Code C 2017

Requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism in police custody.

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PACE Code C 2017

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PACE Code C 2017 (Welsh)

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Details

This revised version of PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism in police custody by police officers.

It has effect from 23 February 2017 and it was revised following a statutory consultation.

It was superseded by PACE Code C 2018 on 31 July 2018.

You can also read the order bringing the code into force and the explanatory memorandum describing the changes.

Published 23 February 2017
Last updated 31 July 2018 + show all updates
  1. Code superseded by revised PACE Code C 2018.

  2. Welsh translation added.

  3. First published.