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On what grounds can the police stop and search me?

The police are allowed to stop and search you for a number of reasons. This site gives examples of situations when the police can and can't stop you.

https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=d326846c-197d-ec11-8d21-6045bd0e67bf
Ask the Police
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Search card

Provides a PDF with useful information and tips to help you manage a stop and search more confidently and to reduce the potential for harm.

https://www.release.org.uk/publications/y-stop-search-card
Y-Stop
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Police powers of arrest

Explains when a police officer can arrest you, the procedure for arrest and when reasonable force may be used. 

https://www.gov.uk/police-powers-of-arrest-your-rights
GOV.UK
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Police powers of arrest

Explain what an arrest is and answers frequently asked questions like: 'What can you be arrested for? What makes an arrest “necessary”? Do the police always have to use handcuffs?' Includes information on your human rights and right to be arrested without discrimination. 

https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_information/police-powers-of-arrest…
Liberty
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Rights on arrest

Tells you what happens next if you are arrested and what are your legal rights, such as getting legal advice.

https://www.themix.org.uk/crime-and-safety/in-trouble/rights-on-arrest-9315.html
The Mix
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Police powers to stop and search: your rights

Explains what powers the police have to stop you, search you and ask you to remove clothing. Also explains what the police must tell you before they search you.

https://www.gov.uk/police-powers-to-stop-and-search-your-rights
GOV.UK
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Stop and search - disabled people's rights

Anyone can be stopped and searched by the police. If you are disabled, there are other things which are good to know so you understand your rights. Explains what it means to be vulnerable, what is an appropriate adult and if you can get reasonable adjustments.

https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_information/stop-and-search-disable…
Liberty
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Stop and account - disabled people's rights

Stop and account is when the police ask you your name and what you are doing in an area. Information on your rights as a disabled person.

https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_information/stop-and-account-disabl…
Liberty
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Police cautions and warnings

If the crime you have committed is not that serious, the police may give you a caution or reprimand. Unfortunately, the consequences of this can last much longer than you might think. Explains what a police caution or reprimand means.

https://www.themix.org.uk/crime-and-safety/police-cautions/whats-the-difference-…
The Mix
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Talking to the police - easy read

Your rights when talking to the police, including do I have to talk to them, and what happens if I get arrested? 

https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_information/talking-to-the-police-e…
Liberty
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