It’s important to note that it’s not just ‘on command’, it’s on issuing a Section 49 order under the RIP Act, which has conditions and doesn’t like automaticall

It’s important to note that it’s not just ‘on command’, it’s on issuing a Section 49 order under the RIP Act, which has conditions and doesn’t like automatically result in you being locked up if you refuse (the police have to apply to a court to enforce it, and you have a chance to defend yourself). This law firm’s site has a good summary: https://www.reeds.co.uk/insight/section-49-ripa-2000-trending-now-police-custody-suite-near/ https://www.reeds.co.uk/insight/section-49-ripa-2000-trendin... The reason I say it’s important to note this is that the UK police absolutely will over represent these powers to bully you into voluntarily handing over unlock codes and passwords. Unless there’s a S49 notice, they’re just asking and you have every right to say ‘no thanks’, and even if they do issue one you can require your day in court to force the issue.