Abstract
Abstract The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 introduced a new system of safeguards governing police powers and procedures in England and Wales. Though it was the subject of vociferous criticism at the time, and critics continue to scrutinise its limitations, the Act is now widely accepted as representing a significant step forward in relation to the rights of people detained in police stations. What is less well known is how domestic practices compare with the situation in other countries. Based on evidence collected by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, this article compares the treatment of people in custody in police stations in England with the situation in other parts of Europe.
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