HC Deb 03 March 1976 vol 906 c657W
Mr. Hatton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Chief Constable of the Greater Manchester Police as to the action he intends to take in respect of the police officers concerned in the case of Mr. Symnel Bowen, of 56 Bowden Avenue, Fallowfield, Manchester 14, whose private prosecution for serious assault, wrongful arrest and false imprisonment was found to be proved; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

No. The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester is responsible for deciding whether or not any criminal or disciplinary charges should be brought against members of his force, after any necessary consultation with the Director of Public Prosecutions. I cannot intervene in an individual case and it would be improper for me to make any statement when I might later receive an appeal under Section 37 of the Police Act "1964.