Guidance

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) code B: draft code of practice

This draft code outlines police powers to search premises and seize and retain property found on premises.

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Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) code B code of practice

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Details

The draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) code of practice (code B) deals with police powers to:

  • search premises
  • seize and retain property found on premises and persons
Published 17 November 2010