Good news on the BBC News Wales: (with my emphasis added, while I seriously wonder whether it might make ANY difference to Maurice in his cell where he is incredibly and most unlawfully hindered from carrying out his court cases!…)
Criminal lawyer Stuart Hutton believes a database should be created to monitor officers’ track records.
Mr Hutton said the rules need to be tightened up and suggested a possible merging of the Inspectorate of Constabulary and Police Complaints Commission.
“A regulatory authority would provide a cast iron decision,” he added.
“We need regulations so we know exactly what the rules are, serving police officers know what the rules are, and it transcends the internal views that different police forces have in terms of interpreting their obligations to the community.
“We spend a lot of money on our police forces and we do need to restore public confidence.”
South Wales Police said the force had “a dedicated professional standards department who ensure we are progressive and robust in responding to allegations, conducting complex investigations into officers whose behaviour or lifestyle presents a cause for concern”. Continue reading
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