Celtic League wants more information on Police Bill amendments

Friday, 5 June 2015 00:00

Questions have been raised as to whether a consultation which looks at outsourcing parts of the police force is "meaningful".

The Celtic League says more information is needed before proposed amendments to the Police Bill - including scrapping non-essential services and employing civilians - are introduced.

Director of information Bernard Moffatt says it's a crucial area:

The league has written to the department seeking clarification - Mr Moffatt says although not controversial some of the ideas do need justifying:

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