Sian Berry AM speaks against police using spit hoods
Channel: Sian Berry
Date: 2018-11-11

Speaking against a motion putting pressure on the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to give spit hoods to police officers on London's streets, Sian Berry AM brings up the reality of medical risks, and concerns raised by the Commissioner herself, including the difficulties of deployment and risk of further danger to officers. She also raises the issue of the potential for oppressive and disproportionate use against groups of Londoners including children. Speaking later in the debate, the Conservative AM Susan Hall objects strongly to the concept of human rights being relevant in this context.