- The Metropolitan Police announced it was planning to pilot the use of spit hoods (also known as spit guards) in custody suites.
- Following the Met’s announcement, the Mayor asked the Met to pause the pilot to allow further public consultation.
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will tomorrow question the Met and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) on the case for spit hoods in custody suites and explore how a final decision will be taken.
The guests are:
- Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe QPM, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
- Craig Mackey QPM, Deputy Commissioner, MPS
- Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, MOPAC
The Committee will also question guests on the following topics:
- Upcoming changes to local policing, including the commitment to provide each London ward with a second dedicated police constable
- Police pursuits, following recent road traffic incidents involving cars being pursued by the Met
- The Met’s misconduct and disciplinary procedures
- Violence against women and girls
The meeting will take place on Thursday 22 September from 10.00am in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed via webcast.
Notes to editors
- Full Agenda papers.
- Steve O’Connell AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee is available for interview. See contact details below.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.