Stop And Search

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Police have increased their use of stop and search following a rethink of the policy, The Times reports. The number of stop and searches rose by 25 per cent last year, resulting in a jump in knife and drug seizures.

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Changes to Police Scotland’s stop and search policy have made it a leader in European law enforcement, according to a University of Dundee lecturer. Dr Megan O’Neill says that revisions to the controversial procedure have helped to make the actions of officers more effective in tackling

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The UK government is preparing new legislation that will give police the power to stop and search drone pilots near airports. The Drones Bill will also extend the drone exclusion zone around airports from 1km to 5km.

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