Police: Body-worn Videos Debate

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Police: Body-worn Videos

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Wednesday 7th July 2021

(3 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)
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I do not agree with the noble Baroness, she will not be surprised to know. She can surely acknowledge that our efforts to enlist an extra 20,000 police officers are all to the good in fighting crime.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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Is the Minister aware that Police Scotland started a trial of body-worn video on 1 June? Will she ensure that the experience in England is passed on to Police Scotland?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)
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Indeed; our relationship with the devolved authorities is always one of learning from each other and passing on examples of good practice.