Stop and Search
Commons · Question 115421 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of youth scrutiny panels in improving trust and accountability in the use of stop and search powers; what data her Department has collected on changes
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 4 Mar 2026
Stop and search is a vital tool for tackling crime, but it must be used fairly and effectively. Trust and accountability in its use are crucial, and the government recognises that youth scrutiny panels can play a positive role in strengthening confidence ...