URL: https://democracy.durham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=29074

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Regeneration and Local Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: A decision was required on whether to replace the existing disc-based PACE interview-recording process with a PACE-compliant digital system.   Options considered included retaining the current physical-media workflow or adopting the new digital recording software.   Retaining the existing process would maintain familiar practices but would continue to present operational inefficiencies and reliance on outdated hardware. The digital option was selected as testing confirmed that it meets PACE Code E requirements, provides secure and tamper-evident recordings through checksum validation, and offers clear operational and evidential benefits.   This option was chosen as it modernises the recording process, improves efficiency, and maintains evidential integrity without introducing any unacceptable risks.

Date of Decision: March 27, 2026