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The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Stop and search rates for different ethnic groups in England and Wales.
Police leaders must make sure their officers are confident to use stop and search powers wherever necessary, to seize dangerous weapons and prevent knife crime.
The 2022 revised code of practice covering the exercise of stop and search powers by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Outlines changes in the draft revised code of practice covering the exercise of stop and search powers by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Advice to persons who have been searched or persons legally entitled to be provided with a copy of a search record
Guidance for police forces on the implementation of the best use of stop and search scheme.
Statistics on stop and search, arrests for notifiable offences.
Proposals to extend police 'stop and search' powers to address the criminal misuse of unmanned aircraft (drones), laser pointers and corrosive substances.
Statistics on arrests for recorded crime, stops and searches, breath tests and police action in relation to motoring offences.
Code of practice for statutory powers of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters by police officers and staff.
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