New rules will allow police misusing force in England and Wales to ‘walk away scot-free’
by Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#70Z3Y)
Critics warn boosting protections of officers at misconduct cases, introduced after fatal shooting of Chris Kaba, will undermine rule of law
New rules in England and Wales will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force, with critics saying it will lead to greater impunity and injustice".
Ministers hope to quell fears among firearms officers that they will be hounded for doing their job.
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