Police to search for weapons at schools

Title
Police to search for weapons at schools
Genre
Interview
TX Date
6 Mar 1996
Year of production
1996
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Duration
00:01:25
Description
A new bill will give police the power to enter school grounds with or without permission from the head teacher. The Public Order Act will be amended making it illegal to carry an offensive weapon on school premises. Secondly Police powers of stop and search will be extended to schools. Lady Olga Maitland who is introducing the bill explains the need for it. The legislation follows the death of headmaster Philip Lawrence in London. Interviewer not heard.
Contributors
Olga Maitland
Keywords
Legislation; Police; Schools; Weapons; Public Order Act 1986

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LBC/IRN, "Police to search for weapons at schools". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0002000350015 (Accessed 25 Apr 2025)