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Proceeding contribution from Lord Beecham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 29 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.


Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

Although I am a lawyer, I must confess that I struggle with the concept of the corporation sole. In listening to the noble Baroness outlining the position, there appears to be a dualism here: the chief constable acts in his own right and he also functions as the corporation sole. What happens if the chief constable is unable to function? He might be suspended or incapacitated or—heaven forfend—he might die in office. What happens then? Where is the corporation sole?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c1847 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Children Accountability Administration Finance Dismissal Pilot schemes Protection Police Public appointments Police authorities Political impartiality Reform Police and crime commissioners Police and crime panels
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk