Blackstone's Practical Policing - PACE. A Practical Guide to the PACE Act 1984

• Clear, informative and accessible - uses flowcharts and practical case studies to help bring the legislation to life

• Covers changes introduced by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

• Includes the full text of the PACE Act 1984, as amended and the latest version of the Codes of Practice which were implemented on 1st January 2006

• Clearly laid out and easy to navigate with handy tabs to take you straight to the Act and Codes

"A comprehensive and well-structured publication for everyday users of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act."

Detective Sergeant Nick Yellop, Metropolitan Police

"The advantage of this book, as compared with competitors, is that its main focus is the application of the Act in everyday practice."

Julian Groomridge, Criminal Practitioner and Partner at Christian Khan Solicitors

The authors, contributors and consultant editors involved in Blackstone's Practical Policing Series have extensive operational policing experience - ensuring a practical focus, and a detailed understanding of the latest policing issues.

Each title in the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series employs a range of practical features designed to help bring the relevant legislation to life, including:

• practical scenarios - placing complex legislation in a real life context


• best practice - demonstrating how a similar situation has been successfully handled by others


• illustrative diagrams - to aid planning and understanding


• useful checklists - enabling you to prepare and prioritise


• summary sections - providing key information at a glance

Packed with information and advice, the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series ensures you have ready access to the tools you need to take on any policing challenge.