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1 April 2019

6247 GB adults surveyed

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Police in England and Wales are being given greater stop and search powers, making it easier for them to use “Section 60” powers, where for a limited time they can stop and search anyone in an area if they believe there is a risk of violence. Do you approve or disapprove of police being given greater powers around this?

Conducted 1 April 2019

YouGov surveyed 6247 GB adults

75%
11%
14%
Police in England and Wales are being given greater stop and search powers, making it easier for them to use “Section 60” powers, where for a limited time they can stop and search anyone in an area if they believe there is a risk of violence. Do you approve or disapprove of police being given greater powers around this?

Conducted 1 April 2019

YouGov surveyed 6247 GB adults

By:
75%
11%
14%

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