Code A
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Refers to the Code of Practice under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 regarding stop and search.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme (BUSSS)
A scheme aimed at improving the use and oversight of stop and search practices.
BUSSS
Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme aimed at improving the use and accountability of stop and search powers.
CJPOA
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.
EIP
Search exposing intimate parts of the body.
EIP search
Exposing Intimate Parts search.
European Convention on Human Rights
The convention that outlines fundamental human rights and freedoms that must be respected by public authorities.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.