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The Criminal Justice Process - 'Stop and Search is used discriminatorily by the police'
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The Criminal Justice Process 'Stop and Search is used discriminatorily by the police' Stop and search powers state that a police officer 'may detain a person or vehicle for the purpose of a search.' Officers also have the power to seize certain property found in the search. (Sanders and Young, 2000). The use of stop and search powers by the police have found to be highly controversial. Frequent claims have been made that powers are used randomly and discriminatorily. (Lambert, 1986). One of the major causes of conflict and distrust between the police and young people and minority communities, is the use of police stop and search powers. (www.apa.police.uk, 2002). Whether or not a police officer decides to carry out a stop and search is based on their discretion. Police officers must have 'reasonable suspicion' where an offence is suspected. The aim of this term is to discourage police...
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