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Written question asked by Lord Lexden (Conservative) on Friday, 22 April 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 May 2022. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.


Mike Veale

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 7 April (HL Deb col 2185), whether the legally qualified chair of the misconduct hearing against Mike Veale has extended the time-limit on starting the proceedings; and, if so, (1) why, and (2) for how long.

Answer

Independent Legally Qualified Chairs of police misconduct hearings have the discretion to extend the period of time in which the respective case is heard where they decide it is in the interests of justice to do so.

The misconduct hearing arising from the Independent Office for Police Conduct’s investigation into alleged misconduct by former Chief Constable Mike Veale is a matter for the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland (PCC). It is for the PCC to manage any actions arising from it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7880
Session
2021-22
Related items
Mr Mike Veale
Thursday, 7 April 2022
Oral answers to questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Misconduct Veale, Mike
Link
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