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As the Government’s Public Order Act 2023 comes into force, we explain the new and expanded stop and search powers, and what they mean for protesters and organisers.
Are the police allowed to strip search me? What can they do during a strip search? What are my rights?
What are SVROs? What if I’m stopped and searched? What are my rights?
What does being detained mean? What rights do disabled people have when they’re arrested or detained? Can I get an appropriate adult?
What can you be arrested for? What makes an arrest “necessary”? Do the police always have to use handcuffs?
What is ‘kettling’? When can the police kettle you at a protest? What rights do you have in a kettle? Does kettling breach your human rights? How can you challenge an unlawful kettle? Learn more here.
To celebrate UK Black Pride, Liberty has produced some resources for LGBTQ+ people of colour. Here you can find some advice and information on your rights when interacting with the police, attending a protest, and what to do if you’re ever arrested.
What powers do the police have to stop and search you? What are your rights during a stop and search? What effect does the Public Order Act 2023 have on stop and search?
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