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to be fair S50 is mainly used to get names and addresses of groups of youths that are being a nuisance to members of the public.

If an Officer of at least the rank of Inspector believes that there may be weapon carrying or serious violence in a particular area, temporary powers under S60 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 may be authorised so that anyone in that area (e.g. near a football ground) may be searched...