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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Hatton

MPs warn expanding stop and search risks more damage to police-public relations

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The Government risks further damaging relations between the police and public through its plans to allow the use of stop and search powers without suspicion to curb disruptive protests, ministers have heard.

MPs arguing against the changes cited Baroness Casey’s damning review of the Metropolitan Police, which among other criticisms said London’s police force needs a “fundamental reset” in how it uses stop and search.

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