Which article would we use to do a stop and search in England? When can we do that?

Which article would we use to do a stop and search in England? When can we do that?

• A. Section 2(1)
• B. Section 1(3)
• C. Section 8(2)
• D. Section 102(3)

Answer: (B)

Stop and search in England is a police power under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. It allows a constable to stop a person or vehicle in a public place and search for stolen property, prohibited articles, or things that could be used to commit an offence, but only if the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect the person is in possession of such items. The provision that sets out this authority and its scope is Section 1(3). It makes clear that the power applies in public places and is limited to finding those kinds of articles when there are reasonable grounds. In practice, this means an officer may stop someone and search them or their vehicle if they reasonably suspect they are carrying stolen goods, weapons or other prohibited items, or things that could facilitate crime. The stop and search must be done proportionately and in line with the Code of Practice, with the grounds for the search explained to the person and the procedure followed.

Stop and search in England is a police power under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. It allows a constable to stop a person or vehicle in a public place and search for stolen property, prohibited articles, or things that could be used to commit an offence, but only if the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect the person is in possession of such items. The provision that sets out this authority and its scope is Section 1(3). It makes clear that the power applies in public places and is limited to finding those kinds of articles when there are reasonable grounds. In practice, this means an officer may stop someone and search them or their vehicle if they reasonably suspect they are carrying stolen goods, weapons or other prohibited items, or things that could facilitate crime. The stop and search must be done proportionately and in line with the Code of Practice, with the grounds for the search explained to the person and the procedure followed.