Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 April 1988. It was answered by Lord Mayhew of Twysden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 1988 on behalf of the Attorney General.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What is policy of Crown Prosecution Service re institution of prosecutions against police officers in cases where criminal charges against others are subsequently dropped & damages are awarded against the police & in cases where a defendant is acquitted & subsequently brings an action for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment or malicious prosecution & is awarded damages against the police.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

132 c94W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Damages Arrests Crown Prosecution Service Misconduct Police Prosecutions False imprisonment