Draconian Stop And Search Powers To Be Made Permanent In Crime Crackdown
Draconian stop and search powers are to be made permanent under Boris Johnson’s latest crime crackdown. So-called “Section 60” powers, which allow police to search in an area without having reasonable grounds for suspicion against an individual, will be made easier as part of the “Beating Crime” plan unveiled on Tuesday. The powers have long been controversial because they have had a disproportionate impact on black communities, but the prime minister has decided to ramp up their use to combat knife crime. The usual pre-conditions for such searches have been temporarily watered down...