Police cells are already under severe pressure and there are short time limits for holding those arrested but not yet charged. What are the police supposed to do? Not arrest people who they need to hold pending charge - especially given how long it often takes the CPS to deal with applications for permission to charge. Or hire hotels ..........................
Police cells are already under severe pressure and there are short time limits for holding those arrested but not yet charged. What are the police supposed to do? Not arrest people who they need to hold pending charge - especially given how long it often takes the CPS to deal with applications for permission to charge. Or hire hotels ..........................