Policy paper

PACE Code E 2013

Code of practice on audio recording interviews with suspects.

Documents

PACE Code E 2013

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@homeoffice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

This revised Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Code E has effect from 27 October 2013. It covers the requirements for audio recording of interviews with suspects.

It is superseded by PACE Code E 2016 on 2 February 2016.

Published 23 October 2013
Last updated 27 January 2016 + show all updates
  1. Link to PACE Code E 2016 added.

  2. First published.