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An overview of police powers can be found in this UK government publication.

The codes of practice that provide detailed guidance on police powers can be found in Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).

The campaign group Stop Watch provides a host of background research and information, as well as practical advice, relating to the use and abuse of police stop and search powers. This can be found on the campaign website.

The Home Office has launched a review of PACE with background information and documents relating to a process of public consultation. This can be found at the Home Office website.

Perfect Storm: The England Riots Documentary is a mini-documentary film that looks at the initial causes and wider context surrounding the 2011 England riots.

10 Rules for Dealing with the Police, a US based docu-drama, gives insight into how citizens should respond to encounters with the police.