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Stop and Search

Stop and Search The Anatomy of a Police Power

1st Edition 2015th edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book reviews the key controversies surrounding the police power to stop and search members of the public. It explores the history and development of these powers, assesses their effectiveness in tackling crime and their impact on public trust and confidence as well as on-going attempts at regulation and reform.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781349673667
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition 2015th edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 228
Weight: -1g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm