PACE: A Practical Guide to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
5th Edition
Published on 26. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
784 pages
978-0-19-883368-0 (ISBN)
Description
Providing practical guidance on what remains the single most important statutory basis for police duties and powers in England and Wales - the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and its Codes of Practice - this is an essential reference source which the busy police officer or legal practitioner cannot afford to be without.
The fifth edition includes all amendments to the Codes of Practice since the last edition, as well as the full text of the Act and Codes of Practice. Explanatory chapters have been updated in line with legislative changes, including the wide-ranging effect of the Policing and Crime Act 2017. With the aid of checklists, flow-charts, and illustrative examples, this book gives excellent guidance on how the procedures and requirements of the Act apply to common, everyday scenarios facing police officers, as well as other persons charged with the investigation of offences.
The book forms part of the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series. The series, aimed at all operational officers, consists of practical guides containing clear and detailed explanations of the relevant legislation and practice, accompanied by case studies, illustrative diagrams, and useful checklists.
The fifth edition includes all amendments to the Codes of Practice since the last edition, as well as the full text of the Act and Codes of Practice. Explanatory chapters have been updated in line with legislative changes, including the wide-ranging effect of the Policing and Crime Act 2017. With the aid of checklists, flow-charts, and illustrative examples, this book gives excellent guidance on how the procedures and requirements of the Act apply to common, everyday scenarios facing police officers, as well as other persons charged with the investigation of offences.
The book forms part of the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series. The series, aimed at all operational officers, consists of practical guides containing clear and detailed explanations of the relevant legislation and practice, accompanied by case studies, illustrative diagrams, and useful checklists.
Reviews / Votes
an incredibly useful practical guide for the police market, this Fifth Edition is bound to build upon the Fourth's reputation as a go to guide, not only for police officers and police lawyers, but for any lawyer whose clients (individual or corporate) are the subject of police action. This edition retains the clarity, concision and practicality of its predecessors and is bolstered by expert legal analysis which definitely strikes the right balance between being informative as opposed to over-academic. References to the relevant case law are kept short and to the point, the authors no doubt tipping their hat to the notion that if you need to rely on case law to advise, there really is no substitute for reading the case itself. * Gerry Boyle QC, ARDL Bulletin *More details
Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
1118 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-883368-0 (9780198833680)
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Additional editions
Paul Ozin | Heather Norton
PACE: A Practical Guide to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
E-Book
03/2019
5th Edition
OUP eBook
€49.49
Available for download
Paul Ozin | Heather Norton
PACE: A Practical Guide to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
E-Book
03/2019
5th Edition
OUP eBook
€49.49
Available for download
Persons
Paul Ozin is a Barrister at 23 Essex Street Chambers, specialising in criminal law and associated civil, regulatory, and disciplinary proceedings, including police law.
Heather Norton practised as a barrister for 23 years from 23 Essex Street and QEB Hollis Whiteman, where she specialized in criminal law and associated regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. In 2012 she was appointed as a Circuit Judge (heavyweight crime), and currently sits at Canterbury Crown Court.
Heather Norton practised as a barrister for 23 years from 23 Essex Street and QEB Hollis Whiteman, where she specialized in criminal law and associated regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. In 2012 she was appointed as a Circuit Judge (heavyweight crime), and currently sits at Canterbury Crown Court.
Content
1: Powers to Stop and Search: Part I
2: Powers to Stop and Search: Part II
3: Arrest: Part III
4: Detention: Part IV
5: Treatment: Part V
6: Identification: Part V, Code D
7: Interviews: Part V, Codes C, E, and F
8: The Detention and Treatment of Vulnerable Suspects
9: Evidence: Part VIII
Appendices
1: Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as amended (PACE)
2: Code A: PACE Code of Practice for the Exercise by Police Officers of Statutory Powers of Stop and Search; Police Officers and Police Staff of Requirements to Record Public Encounters
3: Code B: PACE Code of Practice for Searches of Premises by Police Officers and the Seizure of Property Found by Police Officers on Persons or Premises
4: Code C: PACE Code of Practice for the Detention, Treatment and Questioning of Persons by Police Officers
5: Code D: PACE Code of Practice for the Identification of Persons by Police Officers
6: Code E: PACE Code of Practice on Audio Recording Interviews with Suspects
7: Code F: PACE Code of Practice on Visual Recording with Sound of Interviews with Suspects
8: Code G: PACE Code of Practice for the Statutory Power of Arrest by Police Officers
9: Code H: PACE Revised Code of Practice in connection with the Detention, Treatment and Questioning by Police Officers of Persons in Police Detention under Section 41 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Terrorism Act 2000
2: Powers to Stop and Search: Part II
3: Arrest: Part III
4: Detention: Part IV
5: Treatment: Part V
6: Identification: Part V, Code D
7: Interviews: Part V, Codes C, E, and F
8: The Detention and Treatment of Vulnerable Suspects
9: Evidence: Part VIII
Appendices
1: Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as amended (PACE)
2: Code A: PACE Code of Practice for the Exercise by Police Officers of Statutory Powers of Stop and Search; Police Officers and Police Staff of Requirements to Record Public Encounters
3: Code B: PACE Code of Practice for Searches of Premises by Police Officers and the Seizure of Property Found by Police Officers on Persons or Premises
4: Code C: PACE Code of Practice for the Detention, Treatment and Questioning of Persons by Police Officers
5: Code D: PACE Code of Practice for the Identification of Persons by Police Officers
6: Code E: PACE Code of Practice on Audio Recording Interviews with Suspects
7: Code F: PACE Code of Practice on Visual Recording with Sound of Interviews with Suspects
8: Code G: PACE Code of Practice for the Statutory Power of Arrest by Police Officers
9: Code H: PACE Revised Code of Practice in connection with the Detention, Treatment and Questioning by Police Officers of Persons in Police Detention under Section 41 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Terrorism Act 2000