How to handle a stop and search?

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Stop and search in your area

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29 April 2015

The Main Political Parties’ Policies on Stop and Search

The UK's political parties have released their manifestos as the country moves toward its May 7 election. Below -- in alphabetical order -- is what each of the major parties had to say on what their policies on stop and search would look like if elected. The Conservatives and Lib Dems also outlined what they purport to have achieved on stop and search whilst in Government since 2010. Before outlining the policies we also provide information that you may want to take into consideration.
21 April 2015

NEW: Stop and Search Statistics: Use in 2013/14

The Home Office recently published data on the use of police powers in the financial year 2013 to 2014, we've analysed the figures on stop and search for you.
10 April 2015

From negative experiences to positive ideas: youth voices on stop and search

On 17 March, we brought a group of 30 young people from across the country together in London to share their stop and search projects and create strategies to challenge the use of stop and search in their communities.