Clause 2 - Penalty notices
Criminal Justice and Police Bill
10:30 am
Dr Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet, Labour)
The Opposition seem determined to push a one-size-fits-all approach for the police. The clause is intended to give the police choices. If the policeman is satisfied about the details given and the ability of the person involved to understand what is happening, he will issue a standard penalty. If not, he will take the person to the police station. Why are the Opposition against giving the police choice?