The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and its Codes of Practice are a vital part of the legislative framework that lays out police powers for combating crime.

Code B governs the exercise by police of statutory powers of entry to search premises and to seize and retain property found on premises and persons.

This Code applies to applications for warrants made after 00.00 on 20 December 2023 and to searches and seizures taking place after 00.00 on 20 December 2023.