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Written question asked by Lord Lexden (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Misconduct

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Sharpe of Epsom on 22 February (HL5554) where he stated that “there are no provisions in legislation which entitle legally qualified chairs to remain anonymous” and 4 April (HL6681) where he stated that “Any decision concerning publication of an LQC’s name is a matter for the relevant PCC”, what discussions they have had with Police and Crime Commissioners about disclosing the names of legally qualified chairs.

Answer

Decisions concerning the publication of a Legally Qualified Chair’s (LQC) name are a matter for the relevant Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). These decisions are made independently of Government.


The Government has not held any specific conversations with PCCs regarding these decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7144
Session
2022-23
Related items
Police: Misconduct
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Written questions
House of Lords
Mike Veale
Tuesday, 4 April 2023
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Disclosure of information Misconduct Police
Link
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