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PolicePowersofDetention,StopandSearch Thisisageneralguideforinformationofthepublic.Itisnotintendedtorepresentthepreciselegalposition,andshouldthereforenotbeusedasabasisforanyfinaldecisiononthemeritsofpoliceactionintheseareas.Thosepersonsseekingfurtherinformationonthissubjectmayobtainassistanceatanypolicereportroom. CheckingofIdentificationDocuments[1] Stopping&Questioning Everypoliceofficerhasthepowertoquestionanypersonaboutacrimeor...
Police Powers of Detention, Stop and Search
This is a general guide for information of the public. It is not intended to represent the precise legal position, and should therefore not be used as a basis for any final decision on the merits of police action in these areas. Those persons seeking further information on this subject may obtain assistance at any police report room.
Checking of Identification Documents[1]
Stopping & Questioning
Every police officer has the power to question any person about a crime or offence.
A police officer has a general power to stop and question an...