Can I be Searched ?The law is designed to protect you
The Stop and Search laws are designed to protect everybody, by hindering the work of terrorists, finding illegal weapons and slowing the transport of drugs.
It's important that you understand why it's done and what to expect if the police should ever stop you.
Learn the basics
This website gives you some basic information about:
* What Stop and Search is
* Why it happens
* Who can search you
* How you should react
* Where to turn if you feel you've been mistreated
Stop and Search is designed to keep everybody safe, including you. It is not intended to harass or intimidate you.
We want you to know your rights and responsibilities so that if it ever happens to you, you'll know what to expect.
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