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
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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
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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
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- 2021-07-15 17:28:47 +0100
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