§ 14. Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of appeals following complaints against the police have been upheld by the Police Complaints Authority; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Giles ShawThe Police Complaints Authority's functions are to supervise the investigation of serious complaints against the police and to examine proposals by police forces in respect of disciplinary proceedings against police officers following complaints investigations. The authority has no appellate function. The authority's first annual report covering the period from its establishment on 29 April, to the end of 1985 was published on 22 April.