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POLICE ACTS 1964 AND 1976: COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE POLICE WHICH

01 January 1991

POLICE ACTS 1964 AND 1976: COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE POLICE WHICH
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BOOKS/PAMPHLETS User Ref = P59297
K Russell, Leicester Polytechnic School of Law
LPSL, 1986 33pp, tables (LPSL Monographs) RP59297A,B

The Police Complaints Board came into existence on 1 July 1977
and was replaced on 29 April 1985 by the Police Complaints
Authority . During the life of the PCB never more than 56% of all
complaints recorded were completely processed by the Board
because substantial numbers of complaints were not proceeded
with, or were withdrawn. Looks at withdrawn complaints and the
investigation of complaints. Examines the officers who are
complained about and concludes that constables are most at risk,
especially those with five years or less service. Questions
whether the education and training standards are high enough for
recruits, and should the existing minimum age of entry be raised.
Concludes that there is little evidence to suggest that there
will be any improvement under the new system and suggests that a
Royal Commission is required to resolve the many issues
affecting the police and public.

United Kingdom, Police Act 1976 ,Police Act 1964 , evidence,
alcohol, drug, allegation, crime

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