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Proceeding contribution from Mark Reckless (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 December 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.


Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

On the question of operational independence, one could get the impression from Opposition Members that police forces operate and are directed in a political vacuum. Surely, it is entirely appropriate that police authorities should determine whether Tasers, for example, should be used. None of us would expect police to start using water cannon and that sort of operational tactic without political permission and oversight.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
520 c769 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Accountability Crime Alcoholic drinks Demonstrations Arrest warrants Elections Drugs Police Parliament Square Misuse Licensing laws Police authorities Young people Reform War crimes Police and crime commissioners
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk