United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 422
Police: Private Sector
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6 January 2020
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14 January 2020 · Answer
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14 January 2020
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the powers are of private security firms contracted by public authorities to carry out policing duties; and if she will make a statement.
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6 January 2020
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the powers are of private security firms contracted by public authorities to carry out policing duties; and if she will make a statement.
Source: Commons
14 January 2020
Answer
Private security firms do not have police powers. Core police powers like arrest will always be reserved for police constables and other special forces.While core powers are reserved for police and other special forces, the legislation does permit Chief C...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-01-06/422
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1168978
- uk · wq-1168978 · source updated 14 January 2020