Statutory guidance

Maritime enforcement powers: code of practice

Code of practice to be followed by law enforcement officers when arresting a person under section 90 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 22 February 2023

Applies to England and Wales

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Maritime enforcement powers: code of practice

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The power applies in relation to certain ships when a law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that an offence has been, or is being, committed on that ship.

The law enforcement officer may arrest without warrant anyone they suspect to be guilty of the offence.

Published 22 February 2023