Racial Disproportionality in Stop & Search

Persistent and worsening racial disproportionality in police stop and search practices, with Black individuals significantly more likely to be stopped.

4 items 1 source 2 inquiries
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Inquiry recommendation
91match
MACP-61 - Require police to record all stops, searches, reasons, and ethnic identity
Macpherson Inquiry
That the Home Secretary, in consultation with Police Services, should ensure that a record is made by police officers of all "stops" and "stops and searches" made under any legislative provision (not just the Police and Criminal Evidence Act). Non-statutory or so called "voluntary" stops must also be recorded. The record to include the reason for the stop,...
Matched on terms: search, stop
Inquiry recommendation
82match
MACP-63 - Mandate police authorities to publicise stop and search provisions and rights
Macpherson Inquiry
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.
Matched on terms: search, stop
Inquiry recommendation
45match
MACP-62 - Require police services to monitor, analyse, review, and publish relevant records
Macpherson Inquiry
That these records should be monitored and analysed by Police Services and Police Authorities, and reviewed by HMIC on inspections. The information and analysis should be published.
Matched on classifier match
Inquiry recommendation
43match
POPP-C.11 - Confer statutory right for police to search persons entering football grounds
Popplewell Inquiry
In England and Wales the unfettered right of the police to search those who are either entering or trying to enter a football ground should be conferred by statute.
Matched on terms: search