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Public meetings to discuss new police powers

Fri, 06 Jul 2012

Public meetings are to held around the Island as new laws are proposed that would give police new powers.

They're being organised by the Police Consultative Forum and the first is being held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11th July at the Centenary Centre in Peel.

People are invited to go and along to hear what is being proposed and to voice their opinions.

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson explains some of the changes the new laws would bring.[play cut]

Further details about the proposed legislation can be found on the consultation section of the gov.im website.

 

West - Wednesday, July 11, in the Athol Room, Peel Centenary Centre

North - Tuesday, July 17, at Ramsey Town Hall

East - Wednesday, July 18, at Onchan Parish Hall

South - Thursday, July 19, at Castletown Civic Centre

All meetings start at 7.30pm

 

 

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• Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson