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2 unusual facts about Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984


Custody officer

The custody officer must ensure that during the whole time the person is detained at the custody suite, police officers and civilian staff who deal with the detained person adhere to the PACE Codes of Practice regarding the rights and treatment of persons arrested.

Specialist Firearms Officer

The usage of firearms by the police is covered by statute (such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Human Rights Act 1998), policy (such as the Home Office Code of Practice on Police use of Firearms and Less Lethal Weapons and the ACPO Manual of Guidance on Police Use of Firearms) and common law.


UK Immigration Service

Any Immigration Officer with responsibility for immigration enforcement and prosecutions is additionally governed by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and may also use powers found within the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Identity Cards Act 2006 and Identity Documents Act 2010.


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