MACP-63 Response Historic AI-assessed

Mandate police authorities to publicise stop and search provisions and rights

Recommendation

That Police Authorities be given the duty to undertake publicity campaigns to ensure that the public is aware of "stop and search" provisions and the right to receive a record in all circumstances.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the recommendation, it suggested that Police Authorities be given a duty to undertake publicity campaigns to inform the public about stop and search provisions and their right to receive a record. According to GOV.UK search results, while content related to 'police consideration given' exists, no specific evidence has been identified regarding the assignment of this duty or the execution of such campaigns. According to GOV.UK search results, the most recent evidence is from general search results, with no specific documents or dates provided.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Macpherson Inquiry — Final Report 24 Feb 1999
Recommendation age 27.1 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates