Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) - CODE B

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and its Codes of Practice are a vital part of the legislative framework that lays out police powers for combating crime.

Code B governs the exercise by police of statutory powers of entry to search premises and to seize and retain property found on premises and persons.

This Code of Practice must be readily available at all police stations for consultation by police officers, police staff, detained persons and members of the public and applies to any search by a police officer, and the recording of public encounters taking place on or after 27 October 2013.