Member

Turning to the amendments in this group, I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Norwich for his views and acknowledge his concerns around Clause 16. As I have explained, the Government’s view is that, in its current form, it makes a targeted and proportionate change to the authorisation process for pre-charge custody in the most serious service police investigations. I will look at the particular issue that the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, raised about the availability of commanding officers to make these decisions.