CPS Guidance: Intentional Police Shootings - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:08 pm on 29 October 2024.

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Photo of Lord Hermer Lord Hermer The Attorney-General 3:08, 29 October 2024

I do. However, it is worth pointing out to this House the enormous care and expertise that are brought to bear whenever a charging decision is made in a case about the discharge of firearms by a police officer. First, it is brought and dealt with by a specialist team within the CPS, trained in the area: the CPS special crime division. Secondly, decisions in cases concerning the discharge of firearms by police officers where a death arises are always taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions because that reflects the seriousness, care and attention given to such cases, and quite rightly so.