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TO ROUTINE F.C.O TELNO.1219 CF 2 DECEMBER 77.
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8 DEC 1977
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FOR OVERSEAS POLICE ADVISER FROM COMMISSIONER OF POLICE.
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GRATEFUL FOR ADVICE AS TO HOW U.K FOLICE FORCES TREAT POLICE OFFICERS WHO ARE SUSPENDED FROM DUTY PENDING CRIMINAL OR DISCIPLINARY CHARGES. FOR EXAMPLE ARE THEY ALLOWED ACCESS TO POLICE STATIONS AND ARE THEY STILL OPEN TO POLICE WELFARE BENEFITS. WHO CAN THEY LOOK TO FOR ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE?
SECONDLY, WHAT IS THE SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING OFFICIAL FINANCIAL OR OTHER ASSISTANCE TO POLICE OFFICERS FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES E.G., DEFENCE COUNSEL, COSTS, ETC.
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