Police Numbers 2020-06-08
2020-06-08
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The Home Office pledged to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers over three years. The Coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns about the continuity of this programme.
Paul Howell acknowledges his local chief constable and her force for their conduct during recent events. He asks Kit Malthouse to encourage the Ministry of Justice to expedite the reopening of courts, citing frustrations with delays in legal proceedings.
Kit Malthouse commends Paul Howell's local police force and confirms that he has been involved in creating a recovery plan for the courts. He mentions holding a meeting with chief constables to outline this recovery plan, expressing confidence in its swift implementation.
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