Контрольная работа по английскому языку для юридических факультетов: вариант 7

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Police discipline.
The police are not above the law and must act within it. A police officer is an agent of the law of the land and may be sued or prosecuted for any wrongful act committed in the performance of police duties. Officers are also subject to a disciplinary code designed to deal with abuse of police powers and maintain public confidence in police impartiality. If found guilty of breaching the code, an officer can be dismissed from the force.
Members of the public have the right to make complaints against police officers if they feel that they have been treated unfairly or improperly. In England and Wales the investigation and resolution of complaints scrutinized by the independent Police Complaints Authorities. The Authority must supervise any case involving death or serious injury and has discretion to supervise in any other case. In addition, the Authority reviews chief constables proposals on whether disciplinary charges should be brought against an officer who has been the subject of a complaint. If the chief constable does not recommend and, if necessary, direct that charges be brought.
The Gove
ment aims to ensure that the quality of service provided by police forces in Britain inspires public confidence, and that the police have the active support and involvement of the communities, which they serve. The police service is taking effective action to improve performance and standards. All forces in England and Wales have to consult with the communities they serve and develop policing policies to meet community demands. They have to be more open and explicit about their operations and the standards of the service that they offer.
Virtually, all forces have liaison departments designed to develop closer contact between the force and the community. These departments consist of representatives from the police, local councilors and community groups....