Non-governmental organisation Liberty has published answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the police powers under UK’s COVID-19 legislation. The publication explains the limits of police powers and how they should be applied, focusing on issues such as the “Stop and Account” powers, obligation to answer police questions, limits of use of force, powers to arrest and possibilities to file complaints in case of police misconduct.  

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