stoprights – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk Children's Rights Change Children's Lives Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:40:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-icon_v1-32x32.png stoprights – Children's Law Centre https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk 32 32 How can I make a complaint about how I have been treated during a stop and search? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/how-can-i-make-a-complaint-about-how-i-have-been-treated-during-a-stop-and-search/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-i-make-a-complaint-about-how-i-have-been-treated-during-a-stop-and-search Fri, 15 May 2020 15:16:41 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=960 If you think that you have been treated unfairly and feel you’ve only been stopped and searched because of your religion, your race, your appearance or for no particular reason you can make a complaint to the Police Ombudsman Office. You can:

• Phone the Police Ombudsman on 0845 601 2931 or 028 9082 8600
• Email info@policeombudsman.org
• Complete the PONI online complaints form here.

]]> Can the Police stop me while I am driving? Is this an official stop and search? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-the-police-stop-me-while-i-am-driving-is-this-an-official-stop-and-search/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-the-police-stop-me-while-i-am-driving-is-this-an-official-stop-and-search Fri, 15 May 2020 14:55:13 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=931 A police officer can stop a vehicle you are driving and ask you to show your driving licence and proof of insurance or may require you to take a breathalyser test.  However, it only becomes an official stop and search if your vehicle is searched.

]]> When is it not a ‘stop and search’? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/when-is-it-not-a-stop-and-search/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-is-it-not-a-stop-and-search Fri, 15 May 2020 14:53:25 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=928 You have not been officially ‘stopped’ if:

  • A police officer comes up to you and talks to you generally
  • If you are a witness to a crime and are being asked about it.
]]> Are the Police allowed to stop me more than once in a day? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-i-be-stopped-more-than-once-in-a-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-be-stopped-more-than-once-in-a-day Fri, 15 May 2020 14:51:59 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=926 There is nothing in law to prevent you being stopped more than once in any day, as long as the legal requirements are fulfilled on each occasion.

]]> Can I refuse to stop for the Police? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/can-i-refuse-to-stop-for-the-police/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-refuse-to-stop-for-the-police Fri, 15 May 2020 14:51:10 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=924 If you refuse to stop, officers can use reasonable force to stop you so they can conduct a search. Depending on your behaviour your refusal could lead to you being arrested for obstructing a Police Officer.

]]> Do I have to stop and answer the Police Officer’s questions? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/do-i-have-to-stop-and-answer-the-polices-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-i-have-to-stop-and-answer-the-polices-questions Fri, 15 May 2020 14:50:14 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=922 Generally you do not have to answer questions when an Officer is not using a specific law to authorise questioning you, but you may choose to give your name voluntarily in these circumstances.

]]> What can the Police stop me for? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/what-can-the-police-stop-me-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-can-the-police-stop-me-for Fri, 15 May 2020 14:47:15 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=918 The police can stop you if there has been serious violence or disorder in the area, or they are searching for someone who fits your description, if they have reasonable suspicion to suspect you’re carrying drugs, a weapon or stolen property or to counter terrorism.

The police are not allowed to stop you just because of your religious beliefs, political opinion, race, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, the way you look, or the clothes that you’re wearing.

]]> Do the police need a warrant to stop me? https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/faqsyp/do-the-police-need-a-warrant-to-stop-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-the-police-need-a-warrant-to-stop-me Fri, 15 May 2020 14:46:13 +0000 https://new.childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?post_type=epkb_post_type_2&p=916 The police do not need a warrant to stop you

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