Clause 35 - Police complaints
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill
5:30 pm
I do not believe that to be the case. The amendment is consistent with the review's clear recommendation that a duty be placed on the prosecutor, and it attempts to define that duty. I know that it may not be the best way to approach the matter, but is it conceivable that, in some instances, the director should not ensure that an allegation of malpractice on the part of the police is fully investigated? If so, we shall need to make it clear in what circumstances he should not do so.