Guidance

PACE Code B 2023

Code of practice for the exercise by police of statutory powers of entry, search and seizure.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 20 December 2023

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

PACE Code B 2023 (accessible)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4484-6, E02999386

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PACE Code B 2023

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4484-6, E02999386

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Details

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

Code B governs the exercise by police of statutory powers of entry, search and seizure.

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

Published 20 December 2023