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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 January 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

One can only hope that Chief Constable Guildford leaves his post soon. Meanwhile, I remind your Lordships that these clauses all amend the Public Order Act 1986, which was written a long time ago. Section 12 empowers the senior police officer—who is defined as

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