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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 May 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 14 May 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Complaints

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will bring forward proposals to establish an appeal mechanism for circumstances in which the Independent Police Complaints Commission decides not to uphold a complaint made against a police force; what recent representations she has received about this issue; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Complainants have a right of appeal following an IPCC supervised investigation. While there is no right of appeal following an IPCC managed or independent investigation, any decisions not to uphold a complaint following a managed or independent investigation can be challenged through the courts by seeking a judicial review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
492 c935W; 274053
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Complaints Police
Link
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