UK: Police To Get New 'Stop And Question' Powers

UK: Police To Get New 'Stop And Question' Powers

UK Telegraph.com

British police could be given controversial powers to stop and question anyone in the UK under new anti-terror laws, it emerged today.

The measure - so far used only in Northern Ireland - is part of a package of reforms being prepared by John Reid, the Home Secretary, as he prepares to step down next month.

Anyone who refuses to co-operate could be charged with obstructing the police and fined up to £5,000, according to the draft proposals.

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[edit on 5/27/2007 by shots]

Just last month the UK had a problem with curbing police powers so they raised a fuss and this I assume is the result. Is it good or bad; better yet, will it ever end?

Is there really a need for so much police/government power or are they just trying to run every aspect of our life?






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Edit: Fixed Link.

[edit on 27-5-2007 by UM_Gazz]

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