What is PACE 1984, Codes C and D in the UK?

PACE stands for the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which is a UK law that governs the powers of the police in England and Wales to investigate crimes, arrest and detain suspects, and gather evidence. Codes C and D are sections of the PACE codes of practice, which provide guidance to the police on how to carry out their powers under the act. Code C relates to the detention, treatment, and questioning of persons by police officers, and sets out the rights of suspects and the standards of behavior expected of police officers during the detention and questioning process. Code D deals with the powers of the police to search for and seize property, and outlines the procedures that must be followed when conducting searches and seizures, including the requirement to have a warrant or reasonable grounds for a search without one.