Questions to… Me Rashid Ahmine: "The Police and Criminal Justice Bill Puts Individual Freedom and the Constitution at the Heart of the Criminal System"

The upcoming Police and Criminal Justice Bill represents a significant shift in criminal procedure. For the first time, the decision to detain a suspect will be made by a 'Custody Officer,' a police officer whose rank cannot be lower than that of an inspector, stationed in detention centers. Moreover, this law will allow for up to 48 hours of custody without a court appearance or provisional charge. This procedural revolution, according to the DPP, Me Rashid Ahmine, ...