Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:30 pm on 18 December 2024.
Lord Davies of Gower
Shadow Minister (Home Office)
3:30,
18 December 2024
My Lords, can the Minister elaborate on what steps the Government are taking to ensure that the appointments system for senior roles within the Independent Office for Police Conduct is transparent, robust and free from any perception of bias, so as to maintain the much-needed public confidence in its impartiality?
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