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Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 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.

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Definition

A legal code that outlines procedures and powers related to 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.

college.police.uk/app/stop-and-search

Related terms

Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme (BUSSS)

A scheme aimed at improving the use and oversight of stop and search practices.

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.