Explanatory note

This Order brings into force the code of practice for the video recording with sound of interviews held for the purpose of questioning a person after they have been charged with a terrorism, or terrorist connected, offence where such questioning has been authorised by a judge or sheriff in accordance with sections 22 to 23 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008. The code of practice also applies to interviews of persons under section 41 of, and Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000^f1 and it is brought into force for these purposes by the Terrorism Act 2000 (Video Recording with Sound and Associated Codes of Practice) Order 2012^f2. The code of practice applies to interviews conducted in England, Wales and Scotland.

The code of practice may be downloaded from the Home Office website.