It will enable Customs officers to delay notification of an arrest to another party, thus reducing the likelihood that valuable evidence could be destroyed by offenders. It will also assist Customs officers to obtain search warrants when paedophile material is detected. This current amendment demonstrates the Government's continuing commitment to tackling the evil of Child Pornography. Reviews of detention by video link will reduce the protection and care for detainees. A. Modern video links put parties in each other's presence.
Proposals have potential to improve efficiency of whole review system.
A. Custody officers will retain the same responsibilities, but some of them may be exercised at a distance. A pilot study will be conducted to test the value and effectiveness of the arrangements. A. Videotaping offers an end to disputes in court about what actually happens during police interviews, by aiding the court's understanding of process and effective interpretation of the interaction between police and suspects. It provides extra reassurances that suspects are treated properly. Proposing to pilot the scheme in four or five police force areas in order to evaluate effectiveness.