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Q1
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Concern about the toxic culture in some police services, including racist, homophobic and sexist messages.
We have seen a toxic culture in some police services. Will she clarify when multiple recommendations from the Home Office review into the process of police officer dismissals will be actioned, particularly changing the law so that those who fail re-vetting can be more simply dismissed?
We need to strengthen this area with women especially feeling less confidence over the last few years. We are working on it at pace, promising how we will ensure police conduct and vetting systems are fit for purpose, bringing back some of the lost trust.
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Specific timeline and action details were not provided
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Q1
Partial Answer
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Concern about the toxic culture in some police services, including racist, homophobic and sexist messages.
We have seen a toxic culture in some police services. Will she clarify when multiple recommendations from the Home Office review into the process of police officer dismissals will be actioned, particularly changing the law so that those who fail re-vetting can be more simply dismissed?
We need to strengthen this area with women especially feeling less confidence over the last few years. We are working on it at pace, promising how we will ensure police conduct and vetting systems are fit for purpose, bringing back some of the lost trust.
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Specific timeline and action details were not provided
We Are Working On It At Pace
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Q2
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A community protection notice against the Warwickshire hunt was replaced by a secret protocol, and there is suspicion of lack of transparency due to financial ties between the police and countryside organizations.
The police and crime commissioner claims he knew nothing about the secret protocol despite financial support from the Countryside Alliance. The chief constable refused to provide information, now she has resigned citing retirement. Can the Minister meet me to discuss a truly independent inquiry?
I thank my hon. Friend and as a local to Warwickshire I take a keen interest in those matters myself. Of course, I will meet him along with the Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention, my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham (Dame Diana Johnson). It is vital that the public can trust those who police us are held to account.
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Q2
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A community protection notice against the Warwickshire hunt was replaced by a secret protocol, and there is suspicion of lack of transparency due to financial ties between the police and countryside organizations.
The police and crime commissioner claims he knew nothing about the secret protocol despite financial support from the Countryside Alliance. The chief constable refused to provide information, now she has resigned citing retirement. Can the Minister meet me to discuss a truly independent inquiry?
I thank my hon. Friend and as a local to Warwickshire I take a keen interest in those matters myself. Of course, I will meet him along with the Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention, my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham (Dame Diana Johnson). It is vital that the public can trust those who police us are held to account.
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Q3
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Cornwall town councils employ street rangers, antisocial behaviour officers, and have ShopWatch radios funded from precepts or business improvement districts. Shop managers still struggle with shoplifting and ASB due to poor 101 call response.
Shop workers feel powerless and there is a need for more neighbourhood police. Can the Minister explain how trust in police and rule of law will be restored to retail staff and shop managers?
Extra neighbourhood policing is important not just because we need more police on our streets, but also for confidence when constituents call the police. The neighbourhood police will help with confidence and crime in Cornwall.
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Q3
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Cornwall town councils employ street rangers, antisocial behaviour officers, and have ShopWatch radios funded from precepts or business improvement districts. Shop managers still struggle with shoplifting and ASB due to poor 101 call response.
Shop workers feel powerless and there is a need for more neighbourhood police. Can the Minister explain how trust in police and rule of law will be restored to retail staff and shop managers?
Extra neighbourhood policing is important not just because we need more police on our streets, but also for confidence when constituents call the police. The neighbourhood police will help with confidence and crime in Cornwall.
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Q4
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Concern about toxic culture in police services and need for stronger measures against prejudice.
The Home Office review recommends multiple actions to improve the process of police officer dismissals, including changing the law on re-vetting. When will these recommendations be implemented?
We need to strengthen this area and we are working on it at pace. We will ensure that police conduct and vetting systems are fit for purpose, bringing back some of the trust lost.
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Specific timeline was not provided
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Q5
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Concern about e-scooters and bikes causing antisocial behaviour in Blackburn, with poor response from police.
Will she consider civil powers for local authorities to combat hotspot areas before somebody is seriously hurt?
We will bring in respect orders to ensure that antisocial behaviour in particular areas is targeted as it has not been recently.
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Q6
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Concern about political interference in police operations, citing examples from the Foreign Secretary's experience.
Does the Home Secretary believe it is right for Ministers to overrule police threat assessments and scrap police independence?
Operational decisions for policing fall to the police. I sat in front of Figen Murray, mother of Martyn killed at an event in Manchester, stressing that security should not be taken lightly.
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Q7
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Concern about VIP protection decisions made by the Home Secretary potentially undermining foreign security services.
Does she recognise the difficult position put on her Foreign Secretary when future requests come in for protection after similar events involving rockstars?
Concerts were cancelled in Vienna due to a terror threat identified by the CIA. We take security seriously, as seen last week with Figen Murray's case.
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