HC Deb 16 July 1976 vol 915 cc303-4W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with existing procedures for giving policemen immunity from prosecution before giving evidence; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

There is no established practice of this kind.

The granting of an immunity from prosecution would be a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General. The granting of an immunity from police disciplinary proceedings would be a matter for the chief officer of police concerned. Any such decision in an individual case would be taken by him, after such consultation as may be necessary with the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the light of the particular circumstances.