# The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Modification) Order 2001, Introduction: Introductory text


POLICE
Made 20th June 2001
Laid before Parliament 21st June 2001
Coming into force 16th July 2001
Whereas, in pursuance of sections 60(1)(a) and 66 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the Secretary of State issued codes of practice in connection with, amongst other matters:
(a) the detention, treatment and questioning of persons by police officers; and
(b) the identification of persons by police officers;
And whereas section 66(2) of that Act requires codes to include provision in connection with the exercise by police officers of powers under section 63B of that Act:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 67(7A) of that Act, hereby orders as follows:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/2254/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-and-criminal-evidence-act-1984-codes-of-practice-modification-order-2001/introduction
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