Police Complaints Authority (New Zealand)
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In New Zealand, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is an official governmental body with the following duties:
. However, this independence has been questioned. For instance, the IPCA is headed by a judge and staffed by many retired police officers. It has been argued that this may introduce an inherent favour against complainants. See e.g.,
- receive complaints about the conduct of Police officers
- oversee the investigation of complaints made to the Authority or to the Police
- examine investigation reports
- where necessary, conduct its own investigation
- resolve complaints by conciliation where possible and
- recommend disciplinary or other action.
Independence
The IPCA is supposed to be fully independent from New Zealand PoliceNew Zealand Police
The New Zealand Police is the national police force of New Zealand, responsible for enforcing criminal law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout New Zealand...
. However, this independence has been questioned. For instance, the IPCA is headed by a judge and staffed by many retired police officers. It has been argued that this may introduce an inherent favour against complainants. See e.g.,
External links
- Independent Police Conduct Authority
- Independent Police Conduct Authority Act 1988 — the act of parliament bringing the authority into existence