Description: Police across the world have the power to stop citizens, to check their identity and, if they have reason, to conduct a search. These powers differ from one country to the next. They are more controversial and subject to greater scrutiny in some places than in others. And we know more about the outcomes and effects of the use of powers in some countries and almost nothing about the practice in others. To better understand the practice, we have established a European network, funded through EU COST, which brings together the different and contrasting perspectives of those who conduct stops, those who experience them and, finally, those who are involved in oversight and accountability.
Outputs:
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A website that will present the evidence we gather in the form of interactive maps and supporting materials.
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Resources for practitioners, whether in the police or in scrutiny bodies, to help improve practices and understandings of the powers.
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Publications in academic and professional journals.
Coordinator : Sofie De Kimpe
Promotor: Sofie De Kimpe
Funding: EU COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)
Duration: 1 October 2018 - 18 March 2023