§ Lord Campbell-Savoursasked Her Majesty's Government:
On what date Mr Colin May of Erith made his complaint against the police for assault. [HL3205]
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§ Lord RookerThe commissioner informs me that the Metropolitan Police Service first became aware that Mr May was considering pursuing a civil action on 28 September 2001. This was as a result of his solicitor writing to their Directorate of Legal Services.
§ Lord Campbell-Savoursasked Her Majesty's Government:
For how long the Police Complaints Authority has been supervising the investigation into the complaint made by Mr Colin May of Erith; and [HL3206]
Whether in the light of the wider evidence available they will call for an early resolution to the inquiries in the case of Mr Colin May of Erith. [HL3207]
§ Lord RookerThe Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police informs me that this case was referred to the Police Complaints Authority on 26 October 2001. The PCA expect the investigation to be concluded by the end of April.
§ Lord Campbell-Savoursasked Her Majesty's Government:
For how long a police officer has been suspended from duty in the case of the complaint by Mr Colin May of Erith; and what has been the cost to the Kent Constabulary of remunerating the police officer concerned during this period. [HL3208]
§ Lord RookerThe Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police informs me that one police officer has been suspended since 5 November 2001. There has been no cost to Kent Constabulary. The cost to the Metropolitan Police of remunerating this officer is so far £11,952.