SPCOP Code E relates to which of the following?

• A. Audio recording of interviews with suspects
• B. Visual recordings with sound of interviews with suspects
• C. Practice for the statutory power of arrest by SP
• D. Statuary powers of stop and search

Answer: (A)

Code E is about audio recording of interviews with suspects. The purpose of this code is to establish how interviews conducted under caution should be captured in a reliable, auditable form, ensuring accuracy of what was said, safeguarding the suspect’s rights, and supporting the evidential integrity of the proceedings. Audio recording provides a precise record that can be reviewed in court and helps prevent disputes over later recollections.

Visual recording with sound would involve video, which is not what this code governs. The other options refer to powers and procedures (arrest or stop and search) that are covered by different codes, not the interview recording code.