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New stop and search guidance for officers in Scotland

Government has issued new code of practice for the power.

ACC Mark Williams

ACC Mark Williams

Date - 16th January 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle
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The Scottish Government has laid out its new policy for when police can use stop and search powers. It says that the code of practice, which needs parliamentary approval, recognises that being stopped and searched is a significant intrusion into...
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