Police Integrity

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Attorney-General – in the House of Commons at 12:40 pm on 12 February 2013.

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Photo of Theresa May Theresa May The Secretary of State for the Home Department 12:40, 12 February 2013

Of course we all accept that there will be occasions when the police wish to talk to the press to enlist its help in a particular investigation that is taking place. We accept that such occasions do occur, but it is right that we say to the police that they have to be more considerate of the implications of their talking to the press in other circumstances. That is why ACPO had, prior to the Leveson report—this is picked up in the report—been looking at what appropriate relations are between the police and the press. Having transparency is a great way of ensuring that people can see that these discussions are being held where they are appropriate. It is the transparency element that Lord Justice Leveson was keen on and that we will be taking forward.