Police Misconduct Cases Debate

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Department: Home Office

Police Misconduct Cases

Lord Reid of Cardowan Excerpts
Monday 6th February 2023

(1 year, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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I thank my noble friend for not accusing me this week of being incompetent, at least. I will do my very best to find out the answer to that question.

Lord Reid of Cardowan Portrait Lord Reid of Cardowan (Lab)
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My Lords, would the Minister like to address the question asked by my noble friend Lord Hunt? It was not about an ongoing investigation. It was a point of principle. Does he accept that there are circumstances under which the Home Secretary can carry out an investigation under the statutory powers already available? As a matter of principle, does he accept that?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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As a matter of principle, yes, I do.