They did not argue against the idea of stop-and-search powers, but that the current rules were over-mighty.

他们反对的不是警察盘查的权力，而是现行法规的权力过大。

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In theory Britain's home secretary designates an area in which police may use stop-and-search powers for up to 28 days.

理论上说，英国内相指定一个区域，警察可以在此行使最长28天的盘查权。

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And they could force search engines to stop linking to them.

他们迫使搜索引擎来阻止与其链接。

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Last month, the government's independent reviewer of terrorism, Lord Carlile, said special stop-and-search powers were being over-used.

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The home secretary says that in future the police will use their stop-and-search powers with more restraint.

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Officers warned people to expect some disruption and more stop-and-search checks than usual.

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