Section 44 searches
The officer searching you should explain that it is being done under terrorism laws. (Officers do not have to give you a reason why they suspected you personally.) If they cannot tell you what statutory power they are using and you don�t consent, they cannot search you
You do not have to give your name or address
You do not have to explain why you are in the area
Allow the officer to search you. Obstructing an officer in the exercise of these powers is an offence punishable with a fine, a six-month prison sentence or both. You are allowed to �go limp� as passive resistance during the search if you do not wish to comply
In public, the police can only give you a pat down, remove outer clothes (eg, jacket, hat), search your bags, and have you empty your pockets
There is no permission to collect DNA data during the search
You do not have to comply with any attempt to photograph or record you
Women cannot be touched by male police during these searches
Red Pepper
The officer searching you should explain that it is being done under terrorism laws. (Officers do not have to give you a reason why they suspected you personally.) If they cannot tell you what statutory power they are using and you don�t consent, they cannot search you
You do not have to give your name or address
You do not have to explain why you are in the area
Allow the officer to search you. Obstructing an officer in the exercise of these powers is an offence punishable with a fine, a six-month prison sentence or both. You are allowed to �go limp� as passive resistance during the search if you do not wish to comply
In public, the police can only give you a pat down, remove outer clothes (eg, jacket, hat), search your bags, and have you empty your pockets
There is no permission to collect DNA data during the search
You do not have to comply with any attempt to photograph or record you
Women cannot be touched by male police during these searches
Red Pepper
