Which of the following is explicitly listed as a ground for Stop and Search?

• A. Public decency
• B. Stolen articles
• C. Trespass
• D. Public order offences

Answer: (B)

Stop and search powers rely on having reasonable grounds to suspect something specific. The grounds are explicit in the statute for items the officer may be looking for, such as stolen articles, prohibited articles, or items to be used in the commission of offences. Among the options, the one that is explicitly listed is stolen articles. The others—public decency, trespass, and public order offences—are not named as explicit grounds for stop and search themselves, even though they may relate to policing in other ways.