Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Monday, 11 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 April 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Thursday, 11 April 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the oral statement of the honourable Member for Southampton, Itchen of 11th February, Official Report, 380 c49-54, on James Ashley, what progress has been made in conducting disciplinary proceedings in relation to the police officers involved in the shooting of James Ashley.

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the oral statement of the right hon. Member for Southampton, Itchen (Mr. Denham) of 11 February 2002, Official Report, columns 49-54, on James Ashley, what progress has been made in conducting disciplinary proceedings in relation to the police officers involved in the shooting of James Ashley. [43299] Mr. John Denham: One superintendent and two chief inspectors are facing a number of disciplinary charges. One officer has obtained leave for judicial review of his suspension. All three officers are seeking leave for judicial review of the chief constable's decision to proceed with disciplinary charges. It is unlikely that any disciplinary hearings will take place until those matters have been resolved.

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