Police and Criminal Evidence Act

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) is a UK law that established a legislative framework for police powers in England and Wales, balancing the rights of the public with the powers of the police. The Act was introduced in response to concerns about police powers following the 1981 Brixton riots and the Scarman report, which highlighted issues with "stop and search" powers being used disproportionately against black people. PACE sets out codes of practice for police powers, including search and arrest, and provides safeguards for the rights of individuals, particularly juveniles and vulnerable persons.learn more on wikipedia