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The decision to arrest and detain an individual in police custody is a highly emotive issue as not only can such an…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

The police can stop and question you at any time but they can only stop and search you if they have grounds…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

Snap Inc, the company which owns the Snapchat app, also has policies to release data to law enforcement if necessary. Again, as…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

Police officers in England and Wales have used tasers used over 10,000 times during 2015 and since their introduction in 2005, their…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

Have you been stopped or searched by the police? Do you think this was because you are black? Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

Rashan Charles, 20, died following his arrest and restraint by a Metropolitan Police Officer on the 22ndJuly 2017. Rashan was restrained by…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

There are many occasions when it can be argued the police have assaulted you. The legal definition of assault is to be…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

Police Forces have a wide range of powers to stop, detain and investigate. However, the police don’t always get it right and…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

The decision to arrest and detain an individual in police custody is a highly emotive issue as not only can such an…

Police Blogs — 19 Oct 2021

Understanding your rights when dealing with the police is crucial, especially in the context of a “Stop and Account”. This article provides…

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