The 23rd Bulldog Bash is now open Be aware - Bulldog Bash 2009 – Stop and Search There is to be a Stop and Search Operation at this year’s Bulldog Bash. This is being undertaken by Warwickshire Police, under the direction of ACC Bill Holland.
Warwickshire Police have not informed, discussed, or consulted with the Bulldog Bash organisers on any part of this operation.
We believe this operation is completely unnecessary - it is discriminatory and a direct attack on our lifestyle and our right to free assembly.
We wish to offer advice to people coming to this year’s show, and to reassure you that the show itself will run as normal; we do not foresee any problems at the event – again, as normal. Please do not let this operation stop you going out and visiting Stratford, the local area and its attractions. Local businesses and residents welcome you and have shown the Bulldog Bash a lot of support. If you are stopped by the police on your way to or from the show please do not get abusive or obstructive - The Officers are just doing a job and following orders. Obstructive and abusive behavior will only play in to the hands of ACC Bill Holland and be used to justify his actions.
If you do feel your rights have been violated by any action the police have taken or feel you have been intimidated, please call at the Bulldog Bash information hut on-site, where advice will be given. We again thank the biking community and the people in and around Stratford for their continued support Yet again we call on the police to work with us and other agencies - as they have in the past - to make sure Bulldog 23 is safe and successful. The following information is attached about police powers and the rights of those affected: • Section 60 – a general guide
• Section 60 – What the law says
• Police powers to stop and search persons and vehicles
• Stop and Search - Conducting the search
• Complaints about the Police
• How to make the Complaint
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