Extract from report stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Offensive Weapons Bill - Feb 26

Wednesday, 27 February 2019 07:46

The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) (Con):...The noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, asked how many police forces wanted KCPOs and how many do not, which is a reasonable question. The National Police Chiefs’ Council, which represents all 43 police forces in England and Wales, supports KCPOs. In addition, Assistant Commissioner Duncan Ball, of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said he welcomed the new powers announced by the Home Office, and...Request free trial