NO SERIOUS OFFENCES
SCOTLAND YARD METHODS COMMISSION’S REPORTS (Elec. Tel. Copyright— United Press Assn.) (Australian Press Assn. —United Service., (Received .march 2.'), noon.) LONDON, March 22. The Police Commission's report-, which was unanimous, states that there is little evidence of misconduct in investigating offences, and no evidence of a disposition to trump up charges. Corruption is not unknown, but it is greatly exaggerated. No case has been established of improper or over-zealous interference with the public. The Director, of Prosecutions does not require a special staff to conduct independent inquiries where policemen are accused of crimes. Many public complaints should not lie directed against the police, but against the laws.
Deponents making statements should bo given facilities to have relatives present. Persons taken into custody at police stations should be allowed, if practicable, to consult legal advisers and friends.
Uniformed women police should be allowed to do general besides special detective work. Policewomen should take statements front girls and children in special cases.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16908, 23 March 1929, Page 5
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163NO SERIOUS OFFENCES Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16908, 23 March 1929, Page 5
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