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The government is actively considering raising the maximum sentence for carrying a knife, John Reid has confirmed. The home secretary said the level of public concern about the use of knives demanded a review of the current two-year maximum for carrying a blade in a public place, and said some weapons, in particular samurai swords,… Read more »
Police must be careful not to overuse stop and search powers because any abuse was “bound to damage community relations”, Lord Carlile has warned. In a new report, the government’s reviewer of terrorism legislation warns that section 44 of Terrorism Act 2000, which allows police to stop and search anyone without explanation if they believe… Read more »
