Summary
Increased 'stop-and-question' powers for police will alienate black and Asian people in Birmingham, the city's ethnic community leaders warned last night.
The measure - so far used only in Northern Ireland - is part of a tough new anti-terror package being prepared by Home Secretary John Reid as he prepares to quit the cabinet next month.See the full content of this document
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City Fears Over Extra Police 'Stop' Powers
At present, officers may stop and search individuals on "reasonable grounds for suspicion" they have committed an offence, but have no rights to ask for their identity and movements. It was reported that counterterrorism minister Tony McNult...
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