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Three consultations on revised codes of practice issued under policing, national security and counter terrorism acts.
This consultation concerns proposed changes to PACE Code E.
The government’s response to the recommendations of the Policing Productivity Review.
Consultation on possible outcomes for revised Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) notices regimes intended to improve the effectiveness of the current regimes.
Consultation on proposed changes to PACE code A, which concerns police powers to stop and search suspects.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This consultation seeks views on the draft revised Interception of Communications code of practice which details the exercises and duties of public authorities.
This is your opportunity to share your views on the white paper.
We are consulting on proposals to changes to the law, guidance and training governing police pursuits.
Public consultation on the draft interception of communications code of practice and the draft equipment interference code of practice.
Consultation on revised versions of codes of practice A, B, E and F issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
Code of practice for the statutory power of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters by police officers and staff.
Consultation on proposed changes to PACE codes C and H which concern the right of a suspect to be given information about what they are suspected of and other matters.
Requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism in police custody.
This consultation concerns the treatment of 17-year-olds in police custody and the translation and interpretation of essential documents for non-English speaking detainees.
Revised code of practice in connection with detention, treatment and questioning by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Addendum to Codes A to E
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
Code of Practice for police officers on statutory powers of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters.
Code of practice for the statuary power of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters by police officers and staff.
Code of practice for the exercise by police of statutory powers of entry, search and seizure.
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