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PACE Code C 2018

Requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism in police custody.

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PACE Code C 2018

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This revised version of PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism in police custody by police officers.

It had effect from 31 July 2018 and it was revised following a statutory consultation. It was replaced by PACE Code C 2019 on 21 August 2019.

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Published 26 July 2018

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