Republican party launches 'stop and search' app
A republican party is launching a website and mobile phone app to tell people their rights during stop and search operations. Under the Justice and Security Act, Terrorism Act and other legislation police are allowed to stop and search members of the public. Republicans complain that the powers are often abused and used to "harass" them. 'Stop and search' has also been controversial in Britain, including concerns that powers are used disproportionately against black and Asian people. Eirigi spokesman Padraic MacCoitir last night said his party has launched the app and website because many [...]
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