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Debate on bill and Public Bill Committee proceeding on Thursday, 12 March 1998, in the House of Commons, led by Tony Worthington.


Police (Northern Ireland) Bill 1997/98

Police (Northern Ireland) Bill. Committee stage fifteenth sitting (morning). Clauses 59 to 77 agreed to, with clause 64 agreed to as amended. New clause 2 (Suspension of police officers under investigation), new clause 3 (Continuation of investigation after resignation or retirement), new clause 4 (Standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings), new clause 5 (Provision of information for investigation), new clause 7 (Complaint upheld but not pursued further), and new clause 8 (Appeals over compensation awards) each debated and withdrawn. Schedules 1 to 6 agreed to, with schedules 1, 3 and 4 agreed to as amended. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 149 1997/98).


Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
SCB 
Session
1997-98
Department
Northern Ireland Office
Committee
Standing Committee B
Legislative stage
Committee stage
Procedure
New clauses
Chamber / Committee
Standing committees
Related items
Police (Northern Ireland) Bill.
Friday, 5 December 1997
Bills
House of Commons
Subjects
Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Compensation Accountability Appeals Misconduct Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Police authorities Royal Ulster Constabulary Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Police Authority for Northern Ireland
Legislation
Police (Northern Ireland) Bill 1997/98