Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (First sitting) Debate

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Alex Cunningham

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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)
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Tuesday 18th May 2021

(2 years, 11 months ago)

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You have got time to squeeze one in.

Alex Cunningham Portrait Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)
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Q How confident are you that the proposed two-tier system of cautions will be practical for police officers to apply and effective in controlling crime? What disadvantages do you see in the abolition of the simple caution?

Chief Superintendent Griffiths: We have not been called to provide any advice or consultation on that. Could I get back to you in writing on that one? I would probably have to do more research.

Alex Cunningham Portrait Alex Cunningham
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That would be fine. Thank you.

None Portrait The Chair
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Do you have anything to add, Mr Apter?

John Apter: I am afraid I will have to give the same answer.

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