PACE 1984 Stop and search CASES

Osman v DDP

Key facts Police stopped and searched without giving their name, station, or reason.

Key legal principle Failure to provide proper information makes the search unlawful.

R v Bristol (2007)

Facts: Stop and search carried out based on assumption, not real evidence.

Legal Principle: “Reasonable suspicion” must be based on objective facts, not stereotypes.

R (Roberts) v Commissioner of Police (2015)

key facts S.60 CJPOA 1994 stop and search without suspicion challenged.

Legal Principle: Stop and search without suspicion can be lawful if properly authorised and proportionate.

Castorina v Chief Constable of Surrey (1988)

Facts: Woman arrested and searched based on vague suspicion

Legal Principle: There must be reasonable grounds based on objective circumstances.

what section do stop and search fall under

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what code does stop and search fall under

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