Submitted by lil-laura-0x on October 10, 2007
AS LEVEL LAW UNIT 1 – THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM
Topic 1 – Police Powers Notes
Introduction
• stop and search
• arrest
• detention
• search at the police station
Stop and Search
The power of the police to stop and search individuals is fundamental to their ability to do their job — namely to prevent and detect crime.
The use of this power also necessitates intrusion into the rights of individuals to conduct their lives without interruption. As such, a balance must be struck between allowing the police to carry out their role effectively while simultaneously protecting the rights of individuals.
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