Police Id Request Guidelines

Summary

Police in England can request ID if they suspect involvement in antisocial behavior or crime, but its not mandatory if only questioned. Searches require reasonable suspicion. If you believe a search was unlawful, consider filing a complaint or seeking legal advice.

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Can the police ask me for ID just because they think we look suspicious
In England, police can ask for your ID if they have reasonable grounds to suspect you're involved in antisocial behaviour or a crime. However, in general, you're not legally required to provide ID if you're just being questioned. Would you like more details on this?
I was sitting in a car in a car park and police detained us for a drug sestch without grounds for suspicion
It sounds like you might be concerned about the legality of the police search. In England, the police must have reasonable grounds for suspicion to conduct a search. If you believe the search was unlawful, you can make a complaint to the police or seek legal advice. Would you like guidance on how to file a complaint?