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| Tory MP arrest methods questioned | Tory MP arrest methods questioned |
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| A review into the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green "raises concerns" about the police methods used, the man in charge of the inquiry has said. | A review into the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green "raises concerns" about the police methods used, the man in charge of the inquiry has said. |
| But Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick said he was pleased it had found the arrest and searches were "lawful". | But Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick said he was pleased it had found the arrest and searches were "lawful". |
| British Transport Police reviewed the police actions, amid MPs' anger they had been allowed to search Parliament. | British Transport Police reviewed the police actions, amid MPs' anger they had been allowed to search Parliament. |
| The full report has not been published but the Tories said it was clear there were "serious failings" by police. | The full report has not been published but the Tories said it was clear there were "serious failings" by police. |
| Party leader David Cameron has said the police operation was "heavy handed". | Party leader David Cameron has said the police operation was "heavy handed". |
| Mr Green, the party's immigration spokesman, was questioned for nine hours. | Mr Green, the party's immigration spokesman, was questioned for nine hours. |
| 'Ongoing investigations' | 'Ongoing investigations' |
| The decision to call in the police to investigate suspected leaks has also been questioned by MPs, some of whom have defended the tradition of whistle blowing. | The decision to call in the police to investigate suspected leaks has also been questioned by MPs, some of whom have defended the tradition of whistle blowing. |
| British Transport Police were asked to review the Metropolitan Police inquiry and have handed their to Scotland Yard. | British Transport Police were asked to review the Metropolitan Police inquiry and have handed their to Scotland Yard. |
| But Met assistant commissioner Mr Quick said it would not be published because "it relates to an ongoing criminal investigation". | But Met assistant commissioner Mr Quick said it would not be published because "it relates to an ongoing criminal investigation". |
| He also raises concerns as to whether elements of the investigative approach meet current policy and best practice Assistant Commissioner Bob QuickMetropolitan Police | He also raises concerns as to whether elements of the investigative approach meet current policy and best practice Assistant Commissioner Bob QuickMetropolitan Police |
| The BBC understands that Scotland Yard is still considering all options in the leaks investigation, including the possibility that it will be wound up. But no decision is thought to be imminent. | The BBC understands that Scotland Yard is still considering all options in the leaks investigation, including the possibility that it will be wound up. But no decision is thought to be imminent. |
| Mr Quick said he welcomed assurances in the review by BTP Chief Constable Ian Johnston that "the arrests and searches were lawful". | Mr Quick said he welcomed assurances in the review by BTP Chief Constable Ian Johnston that "the arrests and searches were lawful". |
| But he added: "He recognises that there are arguments, either way, regarding proportionality over the manner of arrest of a Member of Parliament but questions the method taken in this case". | But he added: "He recognises that there are arguments, either way, regarding proportionality over the manner of arrest of a Member of Parliament but questions the method taken in this case". |
| "He also raises concerns as to whether elements of the investigative approach meet current policy and best practice. These issues will be carefully considered." | "He also raises concerns as to whether elements of the investigative approach meet current policy and best practice. These issues will be carefully considered." |
| Political row | Political row |
| He added that the review notes "that police investigations can be especially challenging when faced with Parliamentary rights and freedoms". | He added that the review notes "that police investigations can be especially challenging when faced with Parliamentary rights and freedoms". |
| It suggests the force should work with the "relevant authorities to develop guidance to inform future decisions and actions in such circumstances". | It suggests the force should work with the "relevant authorities to develop guidance to inform future decisions and actions in such circumstances". |
| But two Conservative MPs, Bill Cash and Richard Bacon, raised points of order in the Commons on Tuesday evening, demanding the review be published. | |
| Speaker Michael Martin said he would consult his advisers overnight and "come back to the House as soon as I possibly can on this matter". | |
| A Conservative Party spokesman said Mr Green had done nothing wrong and the party hoped the matter could be "resolved speedily". | A Conservative Party spokesman said Mr Green had done nothing wrong and the party hoped the matter could be "resolved speedily". |
| He added: "This statement shows that there were very serious failings in the police operation against him." | He added: "This statement shows that there were very serious failings in the police operation against him." |
| Clearly it is acutely embarrassing Andrew MackinlayLabour MP | Clearly it is acutely embarrassing Andrew MackinlayLabour MP |
| Former shadow home secretary David Davis, said the report should be published in full as quickly as possible adding: "This is clearly a highly critical report and should not be buried on a day when there is lots of other home affairs news." | Former shadow home secretary David Davis, said the report should be published in full as quickly as possible adding: "This is clearly a highly critical report and should not be buried on a day when there is lots of other home affairs news." |
| And Labour backbencher Andrew Mackinlay also called for the report to be published in full: "Clearly it is acutely embarrassing. | And Labour backbencher Andrew Mackinlay also called for the report to be published in full: "Clearly it is acutely embarrassing. |
| "They are hiding behind the excuse of 'ongoing criminal proceedings' to hide that embarrassment." | "They are hiding behind the excuse of 'ongoing criminal proceedings' to hide that embarrassment." |
| Mr Green's arrest followed the arrest of a Home Office civil servant, Christopher Galley, who is suspected of passing leaked information to Mr Green. Both men were released on bail without charge. | Mr Green's arrest followed the arrest of a Home Office civil servant, Christopher Galley, who is suspected of passing leaked information to Mr Green. Both men were released on bail without charge. |
| The arrest and search of his Commons office, including his computer, prompted a huge political row. Some believed police had broken rules laid down in 1642 after Charles I sent soldiers to arrest MPs. | The arrest and search of his Commons office, including his computer, prompted a huge political row. Some believed police had broken rules laid down in 1642 after Charles I sent soldiers to arrest MPs. |
| Others were concerned police may have had access to emails, arguing the confidence between an MP and his constituents may have been breached. | Others were concerned police may have had access to emails, arguing the confidence between an MP and his constituents may have been breached. |
| Commons Speaker Michael Martin was criticised after it emerged police were let in to search Parliament without a warrant. | Commons Speaker Michael Martin was criticised after it emerged police were let in to search Parliament without a warrant. |
| And a promised Parliamentary inquiry into what happened is being boycotted by the Tories and Lib Dems because the government want to delay it until after the police inquiry has concluded. | And a promised Parliamentary inquiry into what happened is being boycotted by the Tories and Lib Dems because the government want to delay it until after the police inquiry has concluded. |
| Two other Commons committees, the home affairs and the public administration committees, will both examine aspects of the case. | Two other Commons committees, the home affairs and the public administration committees, will both examine aspects of the case. |