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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.


Stop-and-Search Powers

Question
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of stop-and-search powers under section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Answer

The Home Office and police keep the effectiveness of section 44 under constant review. The noble Lord Carlile, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, also reviews the operation of section 44 and reports his findings to Parliament. I believe that section 44 remains an important tool in countering the threat of terrorism.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
505 c609 
315836 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Terrorism Stop and search
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk