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The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
The police can stop and question you at any time. They can stop and search…
The police can stop and question you at any time. A police community…
A police officer has powers to stop and search you if they have…
Contact the police force you want to complain about or call 101 if you’re…
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
Find out about the role of a nominated officer, recognising suspicious activity, and training staff to comply with Money Laundering Regulations.
Police chiefs will automatically sack officers who fail background checks, allowing them to root out those who are unfit to serve and clean up their forces.
Find out how and when to report suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency or HMRC.
Find out what to do if you have something seized (Notice 12A).
Your rights and security searches, body scans and privacy rules if you're disabled or taking medication aboard aircraft
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