Overview

This bill proposes to repeal sections 60, 60AA, and 60A of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in England and Wales. These sections grant police powers to stop and search individuals in specific circumstances, including in anticipation of violence, and to remove disguises. The bill aims to remove these powers from the police.

Description

The bill's primary goal is to abolish the police's power to stop and search individuals under sections 60, 60AA, and 60A of the 1994 Act within England and Wales.

Specific Repeals:

• Section 60: This section allows police to stop and search individuals without reasonable suspicion if they believe violence may occur or has occurred. The bill would remove this power in England and Wales.
• Section 60AA: This section empowers police to require the removal of disguises during a stop and search. The bill would repeal this power.
• Section 60A: This section governs the retention and disposal of items seized during a stop and search under Section 60. The bill would repeal this section's provisions.

The bill specifies that any amendments or repeals made by this Act apply only to the extent that the amended or repealed provisions do.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The primary effect will be a change in police practices and resource allocation, the extent of which is difficult to predict precisely without further data.

Groups Affected

The bill will primarily affect:

• Police forces in England and Wales: They will lose the powers granted under sections 60, 60AA, and 60A of the 1994 Act.
• Individuals in England and Wales: They will be less subject to stop and search under the specified circumstances.
• The criminal justice system: Potential changes in evidence gathering and prosecution strategies may arise due to the changes in police powers.

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