Stop and Search Quiz

What is the term 'Stop and search' used to describe?

• The powers of the police to search a person, place, or object without first making an arrest.

• The process of arresting a person before conducting a search.

• A legal requirement to obtain a warrant before any search.

• A method used by police to track missing persons.

According to a 2021 survey by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, which groups were disproportionately targeted by stop and search?

• Romani and sub-Saharan Africans

• Caucasians and Asians

• Native Americans and Pacific Islanders

• Hispanics and Middle Easterners

In which country is the 'Terry stop' a recognized form of stop and search?

• Australia

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specific jurisdiction example of stop and search?

• Powers of the police in England and Wales

• Powers of the police in Scotland

• Terry stop in the United States

• Stop and search in Canada

What is unlawful for police to do solely on the grounds of race or ethnicity according to the text?

• Conduct a surveillance

• Issue a fine

• Arrest someone

• Stop and search someone