The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the police 'stop and search' powers in the UK, granted by the Terrorism Act of 2000 are illegal.
There are many reports of police officers being over zealous in their use of Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 where it has been used on anti-war protesters and even holidaymakers taking pictures of tourist attractions.
European court condemns police misuse of stop and search - Guardian
Stop-and-search powers ruled illegal by European court - BBC
Police stop and search powers ruled illegal - Independent
Stop-and-search terror powers declared illegal by human rights court - Mail Online
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