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Latest changes to APP

Overview of the latest changes to APP.

APP is subject to review (either scheduled or triggered) in consultation with the relevant National Policing Business Area. All amendments go through a review process and further information is available from contactus@college.police.uk

More detailed changes to APP content may be recorded separately by the the APP team. If you require a copy of APP as it was on a particular date (for example, for an enquiry) please email contactcentre@college.police.uk. All requests must be approved by the relevant Policing Standards Manager.

Latest changes to APP

Date Category Guidance Changes
Public order public safety Legal framework and legislation

Amends to accurately reflect PSNI position (core principles, updated document reference, reflection of NI legislation, position of POTACs).

Prosecution and case management Charging and case preparation

Change navigational links to improve ease of use.

Prosecution and case management Enforcing sentences and managing offenders

Change navigational links to improve ease of use.

Prosecution and case management Prosecution and case management - Guidance overview

Change navigational links to improve ease of use.

Critical incident management Phase 2 – managing critical incidents

Update links to 2013 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Investigation Working with victims and witnesses

Update links to 2013 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Prosecution and case management Victim and witness care

Update links to 2013 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Public order public safety Legal framework and legislation

Section 5 Public Order Act updated.

Roads policing Investigation of fatal and serious injury road collisions

Update links to 2013 Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

Investigation Managing effective investigations

Reference to guidance decommissioned as a result of publication of Child abuse APP amended.

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