This Commons Library briefing paper describes police detention powers and outlines a recent history of their reform. It also describes the police custody estate and current concerns with pre-charge bail.
Documents to download
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Police and Justice Bill (591 KB, PDF)
Documents to download
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Police and Justice Bill (591 KB, PDF)
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