Section 77 has the same effect as sections 66 and 67 in respect of individuals interviewed as suspects without being arrested. It inserts a new section 60B into Part 5 of PACE, requiring that a person suspected of an offence, who is interviewed without being arrested, be notified in writing of a decision that he or she will not be prosecuted for the offence.
Part 4: Police Powers Chapter 3: Powers Under PACE: Miscellaneous Section 77: PACE: duty to notify person interviewed that not to be prosecuted