Stop and Search
Stop and Search Powers
For a full list of the stop and search powers please see Annex E of the Stop and Search manual on the Home Office websitePractice advice on stop and search
This practice advice sets out the procedures and processes and powers used for stop and search and how it impacts on communities.
- Practice advice on stop and search in
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Criminal Justice & Public order Act 1994 - Section 60
Where an authorising officer reasonably believes that serious violence may take place or that persons are carrying dangerous instruments or offensive weapons without good reason they may authorise powers for officers in uniform to stop and search any person or vehicles within a defined area and time period.