Guidance

PACE Code H 2023

Code of practice in connection with detention, treatment and questioning by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 20 December 2023

Applies to England and Wales

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PACE Code H 2023 (accessible)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4489-1, E02999415

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PACE Code H 2023

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Details

The revised PACE Code H has effect from 20 December 2023 following a statutory consultation.

This is Code H in connection with:

• the detention, treatment and questioning by Police Officers of persons in police detention under section 41 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Terrorism Act 2000
• the detention and treatment by Police Officers of persons in police detention under section 43B of, and Schedule 8 to, the Terrorism Act 2000
• the treatment and questioning by Police Officers of detained persons in respect of whom an authorisation to question after charge has been given under section 22 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008

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

Published 20 December 2023