Contents
Dealing with the Police
Dealing with the Police
- 01. Introduction
- 02. If you have a problem with the police
- 03. If you are stopped and searched
- 04. Your options for taking action
- 05. Suing the police
- 06. How to sue the police
- 07. Making a complaint against a police officer
- 08. How to make a complaint
- 09. The result of your complaint
- 10. Further Help
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Dealing with the Police
03. If you are stopped and searched
The police have powers to stop and search you in many situations. The rules on when they can do so, and how long they can stop you for, are complicated. See 'When a search becomes an assault' for an explanation of the rules.Last Updated
