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It is apparent to StopWatch and Release the poor treatment of campaign and community groups received by the Home Office cannot be regarded as an inclusive and extensive public consultation.

On 26 August 2014, the home secretary announced that all 43 police forces in England and Wales had signed up to the Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme and a consultation on proposed changes to PACE Code A, which concerns police powers to stop and search suspects among other matters. StopWatch responds to the Consultation on the Draft Code of Practice today.

Here's our response to the home secretary's proposals, issued today.

The home secretary has announced a public consultation into stop and search. It’s really important that as many people, especially those with experiences of being stopped and searched, write in so that the government knows how you really feel about it, and we’re here to help you have your say!

StopWatch welcomes the announcement made by the Home Secretary to launch a public consultation into the use of stop and search powers, but has some concerns over the timing of consultation and notes the need to ensure the consultation is meaningful and the voices of impacted communities are heard.

StopWatch and the Open Society Justice Initiative recently submitted a contribution to the United Nations Human Rights Council review of the United Kingdom.

​StopWatch and IARS response to the Home Office on the Consultation on Police Powers to Promote and Maintain Public Order