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PACE Code D 2017
Code of practice for the exercise by police of statutory powers to identify persons.
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The PACE Code D 2017 has been superseded by a newer version of the code that came into force on 20 December 2023.
PACE Code D governs the exercise by police of statutory powers to identify persons.
It has effect from 23 February 2017 and it was revised following a statutory consultation.
You can also read the order bringing the code into force and the explanatory memorandum describing the changes.
Published 23 February 2017
Last updated 20 December 2023 + show all updates
Last updated 20 December 2023 + show all updates
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Updated to show this version of the code has been superseded.
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Accessible version added.
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Welsh translation added.
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First published.