Stop and Search
The Anatomy of a Police Power
Published on 14. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-1-349-67366-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book reviews the key controversies surrounding the police power to stop and search members of the public. It explores the history and development of these powers, assesses their effectiveness in tackling crime and their impact on public trust and confidence as well as on-going attempts at regulation and reform.
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Edition
2015 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-349-67366-7 (9781349673667)
DOI
10.1057/9781137336101
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12/2015
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Content
Foreword; Robert Reiner 1. Introduction; Rebekah Delsol And Michael Shiner 2. The Legal Powers And Their Limits; Lee Bridges 3. The Politics Of The Powers; Michael Shiner And Rebekah Delsol 4. Race Disproportionality And Officer Decision Making; Paul Quinton 5. Effectiveness; Rebekah Delsol 6. Unintended Consequences; Ben Bradford 7. Counter-Terrorism Policing; Tara Lai Quinlan And Zin Derfoufi 8. Regulation And Reform; Michael Shiner 9. Towards A Transnational And Comparative Perspective; Ben Bowling And Estelle Marks 10. Conclusion; Rebekah Delsol And Michael Shiner