Policy paper

PACE Code A 2015

Code of practice for statutory powers of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters by police officers and staff.

Documents

Code A revised

Details

This revised PACE Code A has effect from 19 March 2015 following a statutory consultation.

It covers police powers to stop and search persons and vehicles and the requirements for officers to make a record of a stop or encounter.

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

It was superseded by PACE Code A 2023 on 17 January 2023.

Published 19 March 2015
Last updated 17 January 2023 + show all updates
  1. This Code was superseded by PACE Code A 2023 on 17 January 2023.

  2. Accessible version added.

  3. First published.