Can police handcuff you without arresting UK?
Can police handcuff you without arresting UK? In the UK, police officers have the power to use reasonable force to detain someone if they believe that person has committed a crime or is about to commit a crime. If they decide to use handcuffs, they are not required by law to explain their decision to the person being detained before putting on the handcuffs.
Can you walk away from a police officer UK?
You can walk away and not answer their questions. The police can't search or arrest you for this, unless there are other reasons to suspect you. You can ask the police officer: 'Are you detaining me? ' You can only be detained for a 'stop and search'.