Moved by
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd
66B: Clause 96, page 85, line 31, at end insert—
“(2A) The code must provide for reviews to be made or other measures taken by the Secretary of State on a regular basis to ensure—
(a) compliance with the provisions in the code of practice as to the giving of discretionary and community cautions, and
(b) the consistency of application of the code of practice as between different police forces or Crown Prosecution Areas.”
Member’s explanatory statement
The purpose of the amendment is to make provision for regular reviews or other measures to ensure compliance with the Code and consistency of practice across England and Wales.