Priti Patel permanently lifts restrictions on police stop and search powers to tackle violent crime
Sky News says the home secretary is permanently lifting restrictions placed on police in the use of stop and search powers.
Priti Patel announced the changes in a letter to police forces on Monday, under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, saying they are part of the government’s strategy to tackle violent crime.
The law gives police officers the right to search people without reasonable grounds when serious violence is expected.
The changes extend the length of time the powers can be in force from 15 hours to 24 hours, and they can be extended to 48 hours instead of the previous 39 hours.
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