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 |
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| Prosecution and case management | Victim and witness care | Added reference to the Victims' Guide - Support to give your evidence: ‘special measures’ | The Crown Prosecution Service |
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| Information management | Data protection | Fixed a broken link on 'data breach management'. |
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| Major investigation and public protection > Modern slavery | Modern slavery reference material | Fixed a broken link to the National Crime Agency CEOP command. |
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| Detention and custody | Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT) and National Security Act 2023 | Fixed a broken link in the 'Designation of a police station' section. |
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| Information management | Freedom of information | Fixed broken link to 'Information Commissioner’s Office guidance on the exemption for information intended for future publication' under FOIA s 22. |
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| Mental health | Introduction and strategic considerations | Fixed broken links in 'Understanding the challenges' section. |
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| Policing elections | Investigating electoral malpractice | Fixed a broken link to the Electoral Commission's website. |
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| Civil emergencies | Civil emergencies reference material | Removed space in hyperlink for 'Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019'. |
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| Investigation | Investigation process | Fixed a broken link to the Human Rights Act Article 3 'freedom from torture and inhumane or degrading treatment' in 'key messages'. |
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| Information management > Management of police information | Review, retention and disposal | Fixed a broken link on 'custody image deleted' in 'accepting a request for deletion'. |