Proceeding contribution from Lord Coaker (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

That would have been a real danger with the initial proposal concerning the Attorney-General—my hon. Friend is right to highlight that concern—but when the DPP gave evidence to the Public Bill Committee he was very clear about the thresholds that he would use and the way in which he would conduct his business. My hon. Friend is right to raise this issue, but the moving of responsibility for this area from the Attorney-General to the DPP is a significant step forward.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 526 c460
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Codes of practice Accountability Council tax Arrest warrants Finance Police Powers Metropolitan Police Private prosecutions 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

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

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