Category Archives: Policing
Reckless Raises Questions To The CPS
Earlier this week, as part of the Home Affairs Committee evidence session into unauthorised hacking by News International, Mark had the opportunity to question Lord Macdonald, the former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Keir Starmer, the current DPP. On Wednesday … Continue reading
What About The CPS?
There have been top level resignations at both the Metropolitan Police and News International. But what about the CPS? I just asked ex-Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner: “Mr Yates, you explained when we started our inquiry in September that CPS advice … Continue reading
Police Playing Politics Again
Sir Paul Stephenson made the right decision last night to resign and take responsibility for his force’s mistakes and, at least as importantly, his own mistakes as Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Listen to Mark Reckless on Westminster Hour – Click Here … Continue reading
Who is in charge, ministers or ACPO?
Today one of the government’s strongest ministers, Nick Herbert, had to come to the House of Commons to make an emergency statement about a matter on which he had been kept in the dark by his officials. For at least … Continue reading
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Police Cuts and Sharp Practice Among Lib Dem Peers
Mark Reckless MP was interviewed by BBC Radio Kent this morning. He defended police cuts but suggested that officer and staff reductions in Kent could be rather less than the 500 and 1,000 planned, given that government grant was more … Continue reading
Jury System Proves Its Worth Again
Congratulations to the jury at the Ian Tomlinson Inquest. They have highlighted once again the good sense that is almost invariably shown by lay people acting together, whether deliberating as a jury, or voting in elections. The foreman was clear … Continue reading
Mark Reckless: Tackling Crime Through Community Activism
Mark Reckless MP welcomed the report of Baroness Newlove, the Government’s Champion for Active Safer Communities, which sets out a radical new approach to community activism. As she suggests, there needs to be a change of culture so neighbourhoods no … Continue reading
Mark Reckless MP: At Last, Democracy Is Coming To Policing
Originally posted on ConservativeHome Today and tomorrow the House of Commons will put its finishing touches to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill. It is a long title for one key reform, putting a directly elected individual “in charge” … Continue reading
Hound Is Found Safe And Sound
Mark Reckless has welcomed the news that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy known as Rocco has been found safe and well and is now back with his rightful owners. Following a huge team effort involving dog lovers from right the … Continue reading
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Help Find Rocco
Mark has been contacted by a constituent regarding the theft of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy in Strood. The owners are obviously very distressed at the loss of the puppy and are offering a reward for his safe return. If you … Continue reading
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