Briefing paper for parliamentary debate: Effect of police stop and search powers on BAME communities

Release's briefing paper submitted to MPs ahead of a debate - Effect of police stop and search powers on BAME communities. The debate was held in Westminster Hall on 23 May 2018.

Issues explored include:

  • Prioritisation of low-level drug offences over violent crimes
  • Racial disparity and disproportionate searching

Read debate transcript here.