Guidance

PACE Code A December 2023

Code of practice for statutory powers of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters by police officers and staff.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

PACE Code A 2023 (accessible)

PACE Code A 2023

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Details

The revised PACE Code A has effect from 20 December 2023 following a statutory consultation.

Code A covers police powers to stop and search persons and vehicles and the requirements for officers to make a record of a stop or encounter.

You can also read the order bringing the code into force and the explanatory memorandum describing the changes.

Updates to this page

Published 20 December 2023

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