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Policing and Crime Act 2017—retention of biometric material and powers under PACE

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Published on: 15 February 2017

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What are the most significant changes brought about by PCA 2017 in relation to the retention of biometric material and powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE 1984)? And why are these changes significant?
Biometrics
Powers under PACE 1984
What are the objectives behind the changes? How likely is it that the measures will achieve these objectives?
Biometrics
Powers under PACE 1984
What does all this mean in practice for lawyers and their clients? Are there any steps they should be taking in preparation?
Biometrics
Powers under PACE 1984

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Corporate Crime analysis: What will the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (PCA 2017) mean in practice? Nicholas Dent, an associate in the criminal litigation department at Kingsley Napley, takes a closer look at some of the provisions contained in Part 4 relating to police powers.

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