Double Jeopardy Law
What is Double Jeopardy? and is it still Law in the UK?..link
With the government recently announcing that they will be reviewing the stop and search rules we take a look at the rules that apply.
What can the police do under the stop and search powers?
As the rules stand at the moment, a police officer has the power to stop you and if the situation dictates, they have the power to search you at any time.
They also have the power to ask you what you are doing and why you are in a location. You do not have to answer these questions but that could lead on to other police action.
Why can the police do this?
The rules were introduced so that the police could take action if they feel that you are acting, will act, or have acted illegally.
Examples of this could be that-
What is Double Jeopardy? and is it still Law in the UK?..
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