Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996

Type Public General Act
Publication 1996-07-04
Last updated 2025-10-06
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S. 29(3) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. 16(3), 39(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

80

Words in s. 29(4) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. 16(4), 39(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

82

S. 29(6)-(9) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. 16(5), 39(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

83

S. 29(6)(i) modified (prosp.) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 63(1), Sch. 6 para. 29

84

S. 31(3) modified (4.9.1998) by 1977 c. 45, s. 1A(10)(b) (as inserted (4.9.1998) by 1998 c. 40, s. 5(1))

88

S. 33 heading substituted (1.9.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 379(b); S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2, {with art. 3}

91

Words in s. 34(2) inserted (24.7.2006) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 68(1)(2); S.I. 2006/1835, {art. 2h} (subject to art. 3)

92

Words in s. 34(3) substituted (24.7.2006) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 68(1)(3); S.I. 2006/1835, {art. 2h} (subject to art. 3)

93

Words in s. 34(4) substituted (24.7.2006) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 68(1)(4); S.I. 2006/1835, {art. 2h} (subject to art. 3)

94

S. 35(1) modified (8.1.2007) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 c. 28, ss. 18(5), 60 (with ss. 19(7) and 21(2)); S.I. 2006/3423, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

95

Words in s. 35(1) inserted (24.7.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 45(9), 336; S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2(c) (subject to art. 3)

96

Words in s. 35(2) substituted (24.7.2006) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 69; S.I. 2006/1835, {art. 2h} (subject to art. 3)

99

Words in s. 36(2) inserted (24.7.2006) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 70; S.I. 2006/1835, {art. 2h} (subject to art. 3)

100

Words in s. 37(1)(a)(b) substituted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 311(6), 336; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

104

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

106

Words in s. 39(3) substituted (24.7.2006 for E.W. and 8.1.2007 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 71(2); S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2 (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2

107

Words in s. 39(3) substituted (24.7.2006 for E.W. and 8.1.2007 for N.I) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 71(2); S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2 (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2

109

S. 39(4) inserted (24.7.2006 for E.W. and 8.1.2007 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 71(3); S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2(h) (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2

110

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

111

S. 41 applied (with modifications) (8.1.2007 in force for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 c. 44, ss. 48A, 336 (as inserted in that Act in its application to N.I. by s. 50(14) of that Act); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2(a) (which amending provision is itself amended (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4) ss. 40, s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 82(2)(b)(c); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d))

112

Words in s. 41(1)(a)(b) substituted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 311(8), 366; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

114

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

115

S. 42 applied (with modifications) (8.1.2007 in force for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 c. 44, ss. 48A (as inserted in that Act in its application to N.I. by {s. 50(14)} of that Act), 336; S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2(a)

116

S. 43(2) power fully exercised (7.9.1996 and 29.12.1997): 1.10.1996 appointed day (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1996/2343; 1.1.1998 appointed day (N.I.) by S.I. 1997/3108.

131

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

134

S. 45(9) power partly exercised (11.3.1998): 1.4.1998 appointed day (E.W.) insofar as s. 45 relates to notices of transfer served under section 53 of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 c. 53 by S.I. 1998/851, art. 2.

135

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

137

S. 48(5) power wholly exercised (7.9.1996): 1.10.1996 appointed day by S.I. 1996/2343.

138

S. 49(7) power wholly exercised (8.9.1997): 1.10.1997 appointed day by S.I. 1997/2199.

140

S. 50(3) power wholly exercised (7.9.1996): 1.10.1996 appointed day by S.I. 1996/2343.

141

S. 51(3) power wholly exercised (8.3.1997): 1.4.1997 appointed day by S.I. 1997/682.

143

S. 52(4) power wholly exercised (12.1.1997): 1.2.1997 appointed day by S.I. 1997/36.

146

S. 53(3) power wholly exercised (7.9.1996): 1.10.1996 appointed day by S.I. 1996/2343.

147

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

150

S. 54(8) power wholly exercised (21.3.1997 and 9.6.1997): 15.4.1997 appointed day (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1997/1019; 30.6.1997 appointed day (N.I.) by S.I. 1997/1504.

151

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

152

S. 56(2)(a) repealed (E.W.) (1.5.2004) by Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42), ss. 140, Sch. 7, 141; S.I. 2004/874, art. 2

155

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

159

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

160

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

162

S. 61(2) power wholly exercised (8.3.1997 and 9.6.1997): 1.4.1997 appointed day (E.W.S) by S.I. 1997/682; 30.6.1997 appointed day (N.I.) by S.I. 1997/1504.

165

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

166

S. 62 repealed (E.W.) (24.7.2002) and (N.I.) (prosp.) by 1999 c. 23, s. 67, Sch. 6 (with Sch. 7 paras. 3(3), 5(2)); S.I. 2002/1739, art. 2(g)(vii); and by S.I. 1999/2789 (N.I. 8), arts. 1(2), 40(3), Sch. 3

169

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

172

S. 63(4) power wholly exercised (6.3.1997 and 8.3.1997): 1.4.1997 appointed day (E.W.S.) by S.I. 1997/682 and (N.I.) by S.R. 1997/129.

173

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

178

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

180

S. 66(8) power partly exercised: 1.4.1999 (E.W) appointed for specified provision by S.I. 1999/718, art. 2 S. 66(8) power partly exercised: 21.8.2000 (N.I.) appointed for specified provision by S.I. 2000/1968, art. 2

181

S. 67 applied (9.3.1999) by S.I. 1999/716, art. 2

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S. 67 partly in force at 9.3.1999; s.67 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 67(2); s. 67 in force for certain purposes by S.I. 1999/716, art. 2

184

S. 70 repealed (E.W.) (19.6.1997) by 1997 c. 25, ss. 73(3), 74(1), Sch. 6 Pt.I.

185

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

187

S. 70(3) power wholly exercised (7.9.1996): 1.10.1996 appointed day by S.I. 1996/2343.

193

S. 71(6) power wholly exercised (7.9.1996): 1.10.1996 appointed day by S.I. 1996/2343.

196

S. 74: power to repeal conferred (4.7.1996) by 1996 c. 25, s. 78(6)(b) (with s. 78(1)).

197

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

201

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

202

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

204

S. 77(2)(4) power partly exercised: 1.4.1999 (E.W.) appointed for specified provision by S.I. 1999/718, art. 2 S. 77(2)(4) power partly exercised: 21.8.2000 (N.I.) appointed for specified provision by S.I. 2000/1968, art. 2

205

Words in s. 77(5) inserted (4.4.2005 for E.W. and 15.7.2005 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 3 para. 37(1)(2)(a); S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2); S.I. 2005/1817, art. 2

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Words in s. 77(5) inserted (4.4.2005 for E.W. and 15.7.2005 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 3 para. 37(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2005/950, {art. 2 (1)}, Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2); S.I. 2005/1817, art. 2

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Words in s. 77(6)(b) inserted (4.4.2005 for E.W. and 15.7.2005 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 3 para. 37(1)(3); S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2); S.I. 2005/1817, art. 2

208

For extent of s. 78 see s. 79(1)(a)(6)

210

Words in s. 79(3) inserted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 311(9), 336; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2)

211

In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

220

Sch. 1 para. 20 repealed (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168, Sch. 12 Pt. I (with Sch. 11 paras. 1, 2)

223

Sch. 1 para. 23 repealed (4.12.2000) by 1999 c. 23, s. 67, Sch. 6 (with Sch. 7 paras. 3(3), 5(2)); S.I. 2000/3075, art. 2(2)(c)

225

Sch. 1 para. 27 repealed (14.4.2000) by 1999 c. 23, s. 67, Sch. 6 (with Sch. 7 paras. 3(3), 5(2)); S.I. 2000/1034, art. 2(c), Sch.

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Sch. 1 para. 29 repealed (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 332, 336, Sch. 37 Pt. 6; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2) and Sch. 1 paras. 28-32 repealed (18.6.2012 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 4; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4)

227

Sch. 1 para. 30 repealed (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 332, 336, Sch. 37 Pt. 6; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2) and Sch. 1 paras. 28-32 repealed (18.6.2012 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 4; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4)

228

Sch. 1 para. 31 repealed (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 332, 336, Sch. 37 Pt. 6; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2) and Sch. 1 paras. 28-32 repealed (18.6.2012 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 4; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4)

229

Sch. 1 para. 33 repealed (24.7.2002) by 1999 c. 23, s. 67, Sch. 6 (with Sch. 7 paras. 3(3), 5(2)); S.I. 2002/1739, art. 2(g)(vii)

231

Sch. 1 para. 39 power exercised (8.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/683.

232

Sch. 2 para. 1 excluded by 1972 c. 71, s. 46(1C)(b) (as inserted (4.7.1996 but with effect in accordance with S.I. 1997/683, art. 1(2)) by 1996 c. 25, s. 47, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 22(3) (with s. 78(1)). Sch. 2 para. 1 excluded by 1968 c. 19, s. 8, Sch. 2 para. 1 (as substituted (4.7.1996 but with effect in accordance with S.I. 1997/683, art. 1(2)) by 1996 c. 25, s. 68, Sch. 2 para.5 (with s. 78(2))).

234

Sch. 2 para. 2 excluded by 1968 c. 19, s. 8, Sch. 2 para. 1 (as substituted (4.7.1996 but with effect in accordance with S.I. 1997/683, art. 1(2)) by 1996 c. 25, s. 68, Sch. 2 para.5 (with s. 78(1))).

236

Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (1.9.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 380; S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

240

Sch. 2 para. 7 power exercised (8.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/683.

246

Sch. 3 para. 8(2) power exercised (E.W.S.) (21.3.1997): 15.4.1997 appointed day by S.I. 1997/1019

247

In its application to Northern Ireland, this Schedule has effect subject to the modifications set out in Schedule 4; see s. 79

248

Words in Sch. 4 para. 7 substituted (N.I.) (1.8.2007 and shall expire (1.8.2009) in accordance with s. 9(1) of the amending Act) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 8, 53(4), Sch. 1 para. 1(3); S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(q) (with art. 3 and with S.I. 2007/2259, art. 2)

249

Words in Sch. 4 para. 7 substituted (N.I.) (1.8.2007 and shall expire (1.8.2009) in accordance with s. 9(1) of the amending Act) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 8, 53(4), Sch. 1 para. 1(2); S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(q) (with art. 3 and with S.I. 2007/2259, art. 2)

250

Words in Sch. 4 para. 7 substituted (15.7.2005 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 3 para. 38; S.I. 2005/1817, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

251

Words in Sch. 4 para. 13(2) substituted (1.9.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 381; S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

252

Words in Sch. 4 para. 15 inserted (24.7.2006 for E.W. and otherwise 8.1.2007) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 72(2); S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2(h) (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2(c)

253

Words in Sch. 4 para. 15 substituted (N.I.) (1.8.2007 and shall expire 1.8.2009 in accordance with s. 9(1) of the amending Act) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 8, 53(4), Sch. 1 para. 1(4); S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(q) (with art. 3 and with S.I. 2007/2259, art. 2)

254

Words in Sch. 4 para. 15 substituted (24.7.2006 for E.W. and otherwise 8.1.2007) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 72(3); S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2(h) (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2(c)

255

Words in Sch. 4 para. 15 substituted (24.7.2006 for E.W. and otherwise 8.1.2007) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336, Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 72(3); S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2(h) (subject to art. 3); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2(c)

256

Sch. 4 para. 16 omitted (4.4.2005) and repealed (prosp.) by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 311(10), 332, 336, Sch. 37 Pt. 12; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2 (with art. 2(2) and Sch. 2)

257

Sch. 4 para. 15A inserted (24.7.2006 for E.W and otherwise 8.1.2007) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 331, 336 {Sch. 36 Pt. 4 para. 72(4)}; S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2(h) (subject to article 3); S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2

258

Words in Sch. 4 para. 20 substituted (25.7.1997) by S.I. 1996/3160 (N.I. 24), art. 58(1), Sch. 5 para.18; S.R. 1997/267, art. 2(h).

261

Sch. 4 extends to Northern Ireland but the operation of Sch. 4 is limited by application as mentioned in s. 79(4)

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Words in s. 36 sidenote substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 61(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

285

S. 78 substituted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 137; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

286

S. 74(2) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

287

S. 74(3) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

288

S. 79(5) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

289

S. 79(6) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

290

S. 78(1) modified (24.4.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 37

291

S. 61(4)(5) repealed (12.1.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(2)(e)(ix), Sch. 23 Pt. 2 (with s. 180)

297

Sch. 4 para. 15: "section 39 as it applies to Northern Ireland, in subsection (2)(a), the words "or (f)"" repealed (12.4.2010) by virtue of Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 86, 87, Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 21(q)

298

Sch. 4 para. 35: "Sch. 3 as it applies to Northern Ireland, in para. 8(1)(b), the words "or (f)"" repealed (12.4.2010) by virtue of Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 86, 87, Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 21(q)

299

Sch. 4 para. 4: "Section 1 as it applies to Northern Ireland, in subsection (2)(e), the words "or (f)"" repealed (12.4.2010) by virtue of Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 86, 87, Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 21(q)

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