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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hart of Tenby (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 31 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.


Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

The hon. Gentleman makes a good point. The point I am trying to make is that in such circumstances the police should not be encumbered in any way by having to refer to a local authority, some guidelines or a piece of statute. They should be able to make decisions that protect public safety and the interests of this building and of the demonstrators as an event unfolds. It was the inability to do that on the day in September 2004 that led directly to the unfortunate consequences I have described.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
526 c603 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime prevention Alcoholic drinks Finance Fees and charges Licensing Licensed premises Police Local government finance Parliament Square Protest Licensing laws Prices Reform Alcohol disorder zones Cuts Police and crime commissioners Public health Late-night levy
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk