HC Deb 04 April 1985 vol 76 c722W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to provide a civil remedy for a police officer who, whilst searching, with his consent, an individual who is suspected of possessing drugs or offensive weapons, sustains serious injury or contracts a contagious disease.

Mr. Giles Shaw

We have no plans to do so.