Sentences with phrase «police reform legislation»

.@Vanessalgibson: @NYCCouncil 0 for 9 on proposed police reform legislation w / @CommissBratton calling for «collaboration» not legislation.

The hearing, set for Thursday, September 15, follows shortly on the recent controversy over the Right to Know Act, a package of police reform legislation that Council Speaker Melissa

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As Minister of Security, on December 7th, 1995, Castro lead more than 200 police officers to the gates of parlament to preassure lawmakers to aprove reforms of public security legislation.

Cumbo said of the police reform bills, «We did not discuss those particular piecss of legislation in great detail.

THE BRONX — A decision by Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito to allow the NYPD to implement changes to how police interact with the public — instead of passing legislation to mandate it — is wrong and will be challenged, City Council members and police reform advocates say.

The legislation was introduced following the death of Eric Garner, a black Staten Island resident whose death in police custody was captured on video and led to a national outcry and calls for police reform.

Some who have not signed on said they are examining the legislation, including Garodnick — who voted for police reform bills in 2013 — and Costa Constantinides, a freshman from Queens who once was a member of the Progressive Caucus.

De Blasio distinguished himself from his opponents in last year's Democratic mayoral primary by highlighting his support for police reform, and in particular for legislation that exposed police officers to state lawsuits for alleged bias - based stops, and created the office of NYPD inspector general.

Supporters of the legislation questioned the timing of the announcement as the focus on police reform around the country centers on reining in police misconduct.

She has used her position's influence to prevent legislation he opposes — including controversial police reform bills — from receiving a vote, even though they enjoy the backing of the majority of Council members.

The legislation is being supported by some of the same groups that helped to push de Blasio into office, such as Communities United for Police Reform.

City lawmakers are also considering more contentious legislation, supported by police reform advocates, that would regulate stop - and - frisk encounters.

The Council is being thoughtful and deliberative in our approach to criminal justice and police reform and the legislation is going through the normal process,» said Mark - Viverito spokesman Eric Koch.

The most current guide to protest law available covers this list of legislation, case law and more: • Austin v UK, ECtHR Grand Chamber, Judgment 15th March 2012 • Police Reform and Social Responsibilities Act 2011, ss141 - 149 • Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008 • R v Jones and others (2007) 1 AC 136 • R (LaPorte) v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire (2007) 2 AC 105 • Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2004 • Police Reform Act 2002 • Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 • Public Order Act 1986 • Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 • European Convention on Human Rights

It should not be forgotten that the European data protection reform package contained two pieces of legislation, the GDPR and the Data Protection Directive for Police and Judicial Co-operation on Criminal Matters (the Directive).

Under legislation passed in August 2007, the government initiated a range of sweeping changes: health checks for all Aboriginal children; widespread alcohol restrictions; reforms to welfare payments; an end to the CDEP scheme; scrapping of the permit system; increased policing; and acquiring townships under five - year leases.