Advising at the Police Station: Rights and Detention
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What is PACE and why is it important for police station advice?
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PACE is the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. It is the main statute governing police powers and detainees' rights. It is supported by Codes of Practice (Codes A to H) which set out detailed rules the police must follow. Breaching PACE or the Codes can lead to evidence being excluded under s.78 PACE.