Police Complaints and Discipline

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:31 pm on 23 March 1998.

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Photo of Louise Ellman Louise Ellman Labour/Co-operative, Liverpool, Riverside 3:31, 23 March 1998

Is the Home Secretary aware that deep outrage persists over the Hillsborough tragedy, partly because officers were allowed to escape disciplinary procedures, despite the Police Complaints Authority's claim that they had neglected their duty? Can he offer any hope whatsoever that the officers concerned will have to face justice; and can he offer any other forum to enable parents to pursue their concerns?