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Your rights about the police. Includes police powers to stop and search you, or to enter your property.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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Explains what powers the police have to stop you, search you and ask you to remove clothing. Also explains what the police must tell you before they search you.
If the crime you have committed is not that serious, the police may give you a caution or reprimand. Unfortunately, the consequences of this can last much longer than you might think. Explains what a police caution or reprimand means.
