Debates between Lord Sharpe of Epsom and Lord Carter of Haslemere during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Police Recruitment: Reform

Debate between Lord Sharpe of Epsom and Lord Carter of Haslemere
Tuesday 5th March 2024

(8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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I cannot comment on the inquiry itself. Unfortunately, I cannot be as confident as I would like to be that there are no police officers out there who remain to be caught. Unfortunately, these incidents keep coming to light. Sir Mark Rowley warned us that there were more still to come to light, so I expect to hear more.

Lord Carter of Haslemere Portrait Lord Carter of Haslemere (CB)
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My Lords, the excellent recommendation 7 of the Angiolini report was that every police recruitment process should have a holistic in-person interview looking at the motivations of the person concerned for joining the police and the extent of their dedication to serving the public. I have a close family member of the fairer sex who has just successfully been through the appraisal system but did not have such an in-person interview matching that description. Will the Minister look closely at recommendation 7 to see how quickly it can be implemented?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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I have to say that she should have been interviewed face to face. The information I have is that all 43 forces in England and Wales are conducting those face-to-face interviews. Perhaps the noble Lord would like to share the details, and I will investigate further.