Consultation outcome
Revising PACE codes C, D and H
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Detail of outcome
This consultation response covers the outcome of the consultation on PACE codes C, D and H.
The revised codes C, D and H were laid before Parliament on 22 November 2016 together with a draft order and an explanatory memorandum. Following Parliamentary approval, the revised codes come into force on 23 February 2017.
The are published on legislation.gov.uk.
- read the revised PACE Code C 2017
- read the revised PACE Code D 2017
- read the revised PACE Code H 2017
Original consultation
Consultation description
These draft versions of codes of practice C, D and H are being circulated for consultation in accordance with section 67(4) of PACE.
- code C concerns the detention, treatment and questioning of persons detained under PACE
- code D concerns identification by witnesses and the taking of fingerprints, DNA, photographs and other biometric information
- code H concerns persons detained under the terrorism provisions
Responses must be received no later than Tuesday 17 May 2016.
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Published 23 March 2016
Last updated 23 February 2017
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Revised codes C,D and H published.
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Revised PACE codes published.
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Closing date amended to 17 May.
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First published.