Stop and search: Police code of conduct launched in the UK

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Stop and search: Police code of conduct launched in the UK

27 August 2014

All 43 police forces in England and Wales have agreed to adopt a new government code of conduct on the use of their powers to stop and search members of the public.

Home Secretary Theresa May had said the technique was being misused so often that it was damaging relations between the public and police.

Police will now record every outcome resulting from stop and search.

There will also be more limits on using the controversial "Section 60" stops.

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