News & comment
Our latest blog posts
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Met removes names from Gangs Matrix
Controversial database trimmed down in face of mounting pressure from campaign groups and data watchdog Read more »
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I see right through you, facial recognition
We saw it coming, but how far will facial recognition affect stop and search? Read more »
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Job vacancy: StopWatch UK is looking for a Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator *CLOSED*
Come and join us! We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring person to join our team as a Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator. Read more »
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BBC airs documentary on stop and search
Video looks at various aspects of the controversial police power Read more »
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Walking the line between being a critic and a friend
How a fair and effective scrutiny of stop and searches leads to more equitable outcomes Read more »
Latest from our streams of work
Research & policy
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Briefing on Stop and Search and PCC Developments: October - December 2015
StopWatch, 4 Jan 2016 -
Less stop and search does not mean more knife crime
StopWatch, 23 Oct 2015 -
London rise in terrorism searches
StopWatch, 1 Jul 2015
Legal
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StopWatch responds to HMIC Report on current use of stop and search powers
Alice Roberti, 27 Mar 2015 -
NGOs call on Home Office to push through reforms on strip search and police traffic stops
StopWatch, 24 Mar 2015 -
StopWatch response to Home Office Consultation on Draft PACE Code A concerning Stop and Search
Taher Gulamhussein, 20 Oct 2014
Youth
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Job vacancy: StopWatch UK is looking for a Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator *CLOSED*
stopwatchuk18, 11 Dec 2019 -
Y-Stop launches new app aimed at police accountability
StopWatch, 28 Aug 2015 -
From negative experiences to positive ideas: youth voices on stop and search
Alice Roberti, 10 Apr 2015