Stop and Search — Your Rights 2026 Guide
Stop and search — PACE s.1, Code A, GOWISELY, reasonable suspicion, s.60, Equality Act, complaint route.
Police & IOPC Complaints
To complain about the police in England and Wales, put it in writing to the force and escalate to the IOPC if needed. These free, plain-English guides show you how.We walk you through each step — from a formal complaint and the IOPC complaints process, to challenging an unlawful entry or warrant, a civil claim against the police, and your rights during a stop and search. This is self-help guidance, not legal advice.Every guide is free to read — and when you’re ready, Chris can help you draft your own documents to a professional standard, in minutes.
Civil Claim Against the Police — 2026 Guide
Sue the police — false imprisonment, assault, trespass, Thompson damages, HRA, misfeasance, pre-action.
Unlawful Police Entry and Warrant Challenge — 2026 Guide
Challenge police entry — PACE s.8–18, warrant validity, s.17, trespass, misfeasance, judicial review.
IOPC Police Complaint — 2026 Guide
Draft an IOPC / Professional Standards complaint — Code of Ethics, PACE Codes, HRA, body-worn video, remedies.