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The purpose of this code is to guide law enforcement officers in relation to the exercise of certain powers under Part 2 of POCA. The code should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of the law. Only the courts can give an authoritative interpretation of the legislation, and the contents of this code may be affected by subsequent judicial decisions and changes to the legislative provisions referred to.
You can see the 2021 version andthe 2018 version of this code at the National Archives.
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