Police Officers (Hansard, 12 February 1991)

HC Deb 12 February 1991 vol 185 c391W 391W

§ Mr. Janner
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will use his powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act to have complaints in respect of the use of racially discriminating language or behaviour by police officers referred automatically to the Police Complaints Authority.

§ Mr. Peter Lloyd
No. My right hon. Friend does not believe that it would be appropriate for him to do so.

Establishment 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Total

Ashford — 1 1 — — — 2

Hindley¹ — — — — 1 3 4

Risley 1 1 3 4 2 — 11

Total 1 2 4 4 3 3 17

¹ Became a remand centre in spring 1989.

There have been no self-inflicted deaths since 1985 at the following remand centres: Brockhill, Feltham, Glen Parva, Latchmere House, Low Newton, Pucklechurch.

Establishment	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989	1990	Total
Ashford	—	1	1	—	—	—	2
Hindley¹	—	—	—	—	1	3	4
Risley	1	1	3	4	2	—	11
Total	1	2	4	4	3	3	17
¹ Became a remand centre in spring 1989.