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The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Find out why you might get a civil injunction, Community Protection Notice, Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) (formerly known as ASBOs), what it means and what happens if you break it.
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
Police community support officers (PCSOs) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
Get advice on consumer issues, your energy supply and postal service - numbers, enquiry forms, how to complain.
Contact your police and crime commissioner (PCC) to make a suggestion on how your local area is policed or complain about your PCC.
Organising a march, rally or demonstration - when you do and do not have to contact the police before the event
How to complain about a legal adviser by using their procedure or through contacting the Legal Ombudsman.
Find out whether your biometric data is likely to be on a police database - fingerprints, DNA sample, kept after arrest, crime, conviction
If you're having trouble accessing a public sector website or mobile app, find out how to request alternative formats or report the issue to get it fixed.
Check if someone selling medicines online in Northern Ireland is allowed to do so by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
You have the right to stop industrial action if it's unlawful and you're not someone representing a company
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