Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Michael Shersby (Conservative), on Wednesday, 15 June 1994, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 25 members in total.

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P.C. STEVEN GUSCOTT

That this House views with concern the award of ??50 compensation by magistrates to a youth who was subject to action taken by Police Constable Steven Guscott who experienced extreme provocation in the course of doing his duty of protecting elderly pensioners; recognises that whilst it is not permitted for police officers to slap a young peron in today's society nevertheless considers that the requirement to pay compensation appears to tip the balance of justice in favour of the offender and sends entirely the wrong message to youngsters who misbehave, openly defy the police and cause misery to law-abiding citizens; and calls upon the magistracy to have appropriate regard for the difficult job performed by dedicated officers when considering such cases, and to exercise their discretion in such a way that will command wide public support. (Relevant registered interest declared).

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

P.C. STEVEN GUSCOTT (1331A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by George Gardiner (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Sunday, 19 June 1994. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

at end add 'and further requests Mr David Shattock, Chief Constable of the Somerset Constabulary, to drop any disciplinary proceedings against P.C. Guscott, who has suffered quite enough for his public-spirited action already.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1331 

1331A1 

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Compensation Guscott, Steven

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk