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“Rec 61 not about political correctness” - Len Duvall MPA Chair

61/04
10 August 2004

“Recommendation 61 of the Macpherson report was in response to real and widespread mistrust of policing methods. The issue should not be mistakenly associated with political correctness - it is about regaining the trust and confidence of all our communities.

“But while the power to stop is a valuable tool for policing, the MPA recognises that it needs to be used with sensitivity to public concerns.

“Young Londoners of all backgrounds told the MPA during our recent Stop & Search Scrutiny that they are worried by current practice which, in their eyes, appears unaccountable and hostile.

“The Metropolitan Police Service, together with us, is determined to maintain the confidence and support of all Londoners and understand the need for sensitivity in carrying out their duties.

“This joint determination is illustrated by our intention to rollout Rec 61 across London from October, following two successful pilot schemes in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, in advance of the national launch next April.

“We firmly believe that Rec 61 is a fair and sensitive solution and that its introduction will further develop policing by consent.”

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