Policy paper

PACE Code A 2023

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

From:
Home Office
Published
17 January 2023
Last updated
20 December 2023 — See all updates

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PACE Code A 2023 (accessible)

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PACE Code A 2023

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Details

The PACE Code A 2023 has been superseded by a newer version of the code that came into force on 20 December 2023.

This revised PACE Code A has effect from 17 January 2023 following a statutory consultation.

It 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 17 January 2023
Last updated 20 December 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated to show this version of the code has been superseded.

  2. Added accessible version of PACE Code A 2023 (Welsh).

  3. First published.

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