Searched by guards

Don't worry you wont hear anymore about it. Did they note down your details?

I doubt there will be any follow up but if you're still a bit worried there's a legal forum on here. People there would know more than me. Click on the link below.

https://www.boards.ie/categories/legal-discussion?utm_source=sidebar_categories

Are you a guard?

Na thats the end of it

The OP posted the same question in Legal Discussion.

I've a real problem with the fact that the guards can stop and search, basically, who ever they like. I've been a victim of this and it's no fun being searched in public just because a guard had formed the opinion that you look like you might have drugs on you.

They can also stop and search a car if they feel like it. These searches can be extremely intimidating.

On what basis, exactly???

If you could show that searches were being carried out in a manner that constituted harassment or discrimination you would have grounds for a complaint.

If you refuse the search then they will arrest you.

Unless you are targeted and have repeat stop and searches against you, there is no case. Gardaí are allowed to get it wrong - just not repeatedly.

Interesting, thanks for the clarification.