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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Monday, 12 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 July 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Misconduct

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is taking steps to prevent the members of Police Misconduct Panels being held personally liable for awards made in (a) Employment Tribunals and (b) County Courts for breaches of the Equality Act 2010 arising as a consequence of those misconduct proceedings.

Answer

Indemnity against such action is currently provided by Police and Crime Commissioners as part of the terms and conditions of Legally Qualified Chairs when they are appointed


The Home Office is currently considering a request to legislate for indemnity but a decision on how to proceed has not yet been made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31273
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Equality Misconduct Police
Legislation
Equality Act 2010
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk