Revising PACE codes C, D and H
Consultation on proposed changes to PACE codes C, D and H which concern the rights of a suspect in police custody.
Opened
23 Mar 2016
Closed
17 May 2016
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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.