has been in place vs is in place

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Has been in place' is used to indicate that something was established in the past and continues to be so, while 'is in place' is used to indicate that something is currently established or arranged.

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has been in place

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something was established in the past and continues to be so.

This phrase is used to refer to something that was put into effect or established at some point in the past and remains in effect up to the present.

Examples:

The new policy has been in place since last year.
The security measures have been in place for several months.
The regulations have been in place for a long time.

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The ban on Polish food imports into Russia has been in place for almost six months now.
European legislation on investment funds has been in place for over 20 years and has proved its worth.
Madam President, the USA's trade embargo has been in place for almost 50 years.
A bilateral relationship has been in place between what is now known as the EU and the Union of the Comoros since 1988.
Mr Shelby, our reunion is part of a very carefully worked out plan, which has been in place for some time now.
Concerning feathers, again I refer you to my earlier answer: that ban has been in place since 28 January.
A policy of sanctions has been in place for a year now.
An inter-institutional agreement has been in place since December 2003, according to which the Commission is, in principle, responsible for the impact assessment.
This ban has been in place for 1200 years and is enshrined in the Treaty of the European Union and the Greek constitution.
An EU action programme to help promote public health has been in place since 2003, and it provides a sound basis on which our Member States can step up their cooperation.
Since 2003, a temporary WTO regulation has been in place for countries that do not have the capacity to make their own cheap medicine for their people.
Advertising self-regulation has been in place for a number of years now in the alcoholic beverages sector and there is evidence of progress in fostering a responsible attitude to drinking.
The present regime for nuts and locust beans has been in place for ten years, and the first quality-improvement plans expired in the year 2000.
Since 4 December 2000, a total ban has been in place on feeding farm animals animal protein.
In short, the Commission proposal seeks to remove the VAT exemption for postal services, which has been in place since the 6th VAT Directive was adopted in 1977.
This recycling system has been in place for the last billion years.
Philly's political machine has been in place forever.
The ad-hoc procedure has been in place since the Amsterdam Treaty.
The TRIPs regulation on patents has been in place for some time.
It has been in place now for ten years.

Alternatives:

has remained in place
has been established
has been implemented

is in place

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something is currently established or arranged.

This phrase is used to refer to something that is currently in effect or established at the present moment.