The use of stop and search powers under Sections 43 and 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 is said by the Metropolitan Police to remain an important tactic in counter terrorism strategy.
Jenny Jones, London Green Party Assembly Member and Member of the Metropolitan Police Authority, said in response:
"These counter terrorism powers were misused from the very start against peaceful protesters, photographers, journalists and many other innocent individuals and groups. Even worse, it has proved pointless for its original purpose - not one stop has ever resulted in catching a terrorist."