Legal News

In the first public Q&A session with the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, the recently appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Sophie Linden – and Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey QPM – will answer questions on the proposed merger of borough commands in London and whether the merger is key to “real neighbourhood policing”.

Merging borough commands is being considered in a bid to save a proposed £60 million per year.

At a public meeting today (29/06/16), discussions will also involve Operation Viper, which is led by the Metropolitan Police’s Trident and Gang Command to tackle gun crime, as well as Westminster Council’s decision to switch off its CCTV.

Other topics will include the Mayor’s manifesto commitment for a review of London's preparedness for a major terrorist incident – and moped and motorbike enabled crime.

Every month, the Committee publicly questions senior representatives from the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC) on behalf of Londoners.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday 29 June from 2.00pm in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).

The Deputy Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime will also issue a short statement at the beginning of the meeting on their initial reaction to the EU Referendum result.

Duncan Lewis Crime Lawyers

Duncan Lewis crime lawyers can advise at any stage of a criminal charge – and our specialist criminal defence lawyers are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

There are Duncan Lewis offices nationwide – including more than 20 offices across London and the southeast – and a criminal defence lawyer can usually reach a police station for interview under caution within an hour.

Duncan Lewis is a leading provider of Legal Aid criminal defence services and can advise on charges involving serious crime, terrorism offences, white collar crime and fraud, theft, drugs offences, violent crime, gun crime, gang crime, sexual offences and motoring offences.

For expert legal advice on criminal charges, call Duncan Lewis crime solicitors on 0333 772 0409.

For 24/7 help at a police station, call the Duncan Lewis Solicitors 24-Hour Emergency Helpline on 0333 772 0607.