Extract from committee stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Oct 20

Thursday, 21 October 2021 08:07

Lord Paddick (LD):...There is a requirement in existing regulations for those conducting police misconduct proceedings to write to the local policing body if the proceedings have not been concluded within 12 months, and again every six months after that. These are reported to directly elected mayors and Police and Crime Commissioners  none of whom are likely to have the level of expertise and experience that the independent, legally qualified people who chair misconduct hearings...Request free trial