The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

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Full coverage of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Clear informed, practical guide to the PACE codes with concise commentary on the codes of Practice
Unravelling the complexities of the Act, all amendments and revisions
Detailed guidance on the complex issues of Terrorist crime and DNA profiling
Deals with commonly asked question in a helpful Question and Answer section in each chapter

New to this edition

Revision of PACE Code A on Stop and Search to take account of tightening of the rules regarding what constitutes reasonable grounds to suspect
Revision of PACE Codes C and H to take account of the EU Directive on giving the suspect more information
Revision of Notice of Rights and Entitlements to take account of EU Directive on giving suspects more information
Revised ACPO Guidance on Pre-Interview Briefing of solicitors
New regulations on Remote Reviews of Detention
Amendments of Terrorism Act 2000 Sch.7 regarding detainees at ports and airports and a new Code of Practice
New provisions on the taking of fingerprints and non-intimate samples
Solicitors Regulatory Association guidance to solicitors on handing confidential material to police
Legislative extension of rights of children in detention to 17-year olds
Some two dozen or more new judicial decisions
The latest information on reform of the arrangements for the provision of duty solicitor in police stations.