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Does the law provide adequate redress for anyone who has reasonable grounds for being dissatisfied with the actions of the police?
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ASSIGNMENT 2.3 Does the law provide adequate redress for anyone who has reasonable grounds for being dissatisfied with the actions of the police? The police is mostly seen as the first contact with the criminal justice system. As they have been given responsibilities which play an important role in the overall operation of the criminal justice system, it is crucial that police conduct is fair, open and accountable. The police are accountable to the Chief Constable (i.e. the head of each police force) and the Local Police Authority (LPA) which is made up of councillors and magistrates. Although day-to-day control remains with the Chief Constable, he works closely with the LPA to ensure and maintain the effective and efficient duties of the force. As they are both answerable to the Home Secretary, they are not above the law and must work within the law. They also have specific powers and behaviours...
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