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Talking Point: What do you think of removing police restrictions on stop and search?
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Figures show more than 99% of people searched do not have weapons. Alarmingly, white people are far less likely to be stopped by police officers than minority ethnic groups. What do you think? 👇

and we have a responsibility to them to do everything in our power to prevent future tragedies,” Ms Patel said.violenceWhile ridding the streets of weapons is obviously a desirable outcome, critics argue the ends do not justify the means. Figures show more than 99% of people searched do not have weapons.

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