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Police Federation calls for more stop and search powers

The Scottish Police Federation has called for ministers to review stop-and-search legislation introduced in 2017, arguing officers need greater powers to tackle rising knife crime among young people. The federation says requiring reasonable suspicion limits police effectiveness, as more teenagers are being found carrying knives, with incidents involving under-18s increasing significantly last year. It has proposed broader search powers similar to those used in designated areas under public order legislation. The Scottish Government said intelligence-led stop and search remains an important policing tool and highlighted investment in youth violence prevention, education and policing.

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