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StopWatch open letter to the Secretary of State for the Home Department on SVROs
We've written to Home Secretary Priti Patel over the proposed introduction of Serious Violence Reduction Orders – we implore all of those moved by these concerns to respond to the government’s consultation on these proposals before the deadline of 8 November*
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06.11.2020
Have your say: Home Office consults on Serious Violence Reduction Orders
Consultation on plans to allow police to stop and search those previously convicted of knife crime offences without suspicion
policy
05.11.2020
StopWatch on new COVID-19 policing powers
Statement responds to new legislation
policy
21.04.2020
Race campaigners to home secretary Priti Patel: Please don’t politicise the police
A coalition of race equality organisations send an open letter to the home secretary
policy
27.08.2019
Driving While Black: Stopwatch and Liberty call for an end to discriminatory policing on our roads
StopWatch and Liberty release ‘Driving While Black,’ a new report which raises concerns that not only are drivers targeted because they are Black, but a new offence and search powers, which would tie road traffic policing to immigration enforcement, will increase the incentive for racial profiling
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14.12.2017
Home secretary announces recording of all traffic stops
Traffic stops are one of the most used police powers but up to now have been one of the least regulated. With the term "driving while black" now commonplace, we outline the key concerns surrounding s163 of the Road Traffic Act and provide recommendations for delivering meaningful reform in this area.
policy
20.04.2016
Concrete proposal for reform: open letter to Theresa May
StopWatch responds to HMIC Report on police legitimacy
policy
11.02.2016
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. This is what each of the major parties had to say on what their policies on stop and search would look like if elected. We also provide information that you may want to take into consideration in interpreting the positions of the political parties.
policy
29.04.2015
StopWatch responds to HMIC report on current use of stop and search powers
HMIC report has found slow to no progress on transparency, guidance and fairness in the use of stop and search powers across the UK since the Home Secretary's promise for reform. StopWatch welcomes these criticisms, and asks: isn't it time for primary legislation?
policy
27.03.2015
StopWatch response to the Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme (BUSS)
Our response to the government's new police code of conduct, announced today.
policy
26.08.2014
The Home Office stop and search consultation: Have your say!
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!
policy
25.07.2013
Stop and search your PCC - Leicestershire PCC hopefuls promise to look at stop and search practice
All three candidates vying to become Leicestershire’s first Police and Crime Commissioner promise if elected to review the use of stop-and-search powers although fell short on guarantees to ensure that stop-and-account is recorded.
policy
06.11.2012
Suffolk’s PCC candidates pledge to retain stop and account recording
All of Suffolk’s Police & Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have pledged, if elected, to ensure that Suffolk Constabulary continues to record stop-and-accounts and to push for more intelligence-led stop and search
policy
02.11.2012
StopWatch welcome cuts to stop and search in London
Positive progress from new Metropolitan police commissioner
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13.01.2012
StopWatch welcomes the MPA's decision to maintain recording of stop and account
Positive steps by Metropolitan Police Authority in crucial recording of stop and account
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29.09.2011
StopWatch submits letter to Nick Herbert MP regarding PACE
Following the debate regarding the proposed amendments of PACE and later the decision to drop the new provision, StopWatch has written a letter to Nick Herbert MP
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19.01.2011
Concern over police demand for new power to stop and search
It recently came out in an article by the Guardian that the police have asked the government for a new counter-terrorism power to stop and search people without reasonable suspicion. This has raised a concern amongst member of StopWatch.
policy
17.01.2011
Westminster Hall debate: Nick Herbert responds to questions on PACE changes
On 1 December 2010, Richard Fuller MP tabled a Westminster Hall debate on stop and search, raising a number of StopWatch concerns. The debate focused on the changes being made to the PACE code of practice A. Nick Herbert MP, Minister of State for Police, provided some answers.
policy
03.12.2010
Liberty responds to proposed PACE guidance amendment
Liberty has warned the government against draft police guidance that would allow race to be a basis for stop and search without suspicion under section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
policy
02.11.2010