Results for node/stop%20and%20search

April 10, 2018

Police and politicians’ response to violent crime risks being counter-productive

August 26, 2016

In-country immigration enforcement operations are divisive, ineffective and often unlawful – they should be stopped.

August 11, 2022

What is police facial recognition and how do we stop it?

Police in the UK have been using dangerous and discriminatory facial recognition surveillance technology. Here we answer frequently asked questions.

EXPLAINER: Monitoring & Reporting on Protests

We explain the law relevant for those seeking to monitor or observe the police at protests, and for journalists reporting on protest activity.

July 27, 2020

Discriminatory policing in the UK: How Coronavirus made existing inequalities even worse

Over-bearing and discriminatory policing during the coronavirus lockdown, in conjunction with Black Lives Matter protests, has put UK policing in the spotlight. It’s time for meaningful action on police discrimination, and for the Government to withdraw the dangerously broad powers handed to police under the pretext of public health.

Police drop Hackney-wide sanctions on man after Liberty challenge

Policing and Protest: Your rights as an LGBTQ+ person of colour

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.

EXPLAINER: Palestine Protests

What powers have the police used/could the police use to arrest people protesting about events in Israel and Palestine? Can you lawfully protest about this in the UK? When can the police restrict/ban your protest? When can the police lawfully arrest you? What are your rights if you are arrested? Where can you get legal advice and support?

Human rights groups raise alarm over new police powers

A coalition of human rights groups has raised concerns about the piloting of Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) which give new stop-and-search powers to police forces.

February 2, 2017

How councils are abusing their powers to target Gypsies and Travellers

Emma Nuttall is the Advice and Policy Manager for Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT). Here she blogs for Liberty on yet another example of these Orders being misused to target a vulnerable minority group.

May 28, 2021

Our work supporting black lives matter is more important than ever

Can I be searched in school?

Can a police officer search a pupil on school property? Can a teacher search a pupil? Are metal detectors allowed at the school gates? Who can be an appropriate adult?