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Above the law?

Andy Howells

10th October 2010

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This story is potentially massive in terms of the implications for police powers and the rule of law.

Great discussion starter. Are we balancing liberty and security? What would these proposals do to any such balance? Are the police attempting to put themselves beyond the rule of law, or just trying to become more efficient and effective?

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Andy Howells

Andy Howells is Head of Law at a large northern Sixth Form College and a former solicitor.

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