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1. There's been so much conversation over police accountability structures and organisational reform. The publication today of the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána Powers Bill is hugely important. This deals with what gardaí can do day to day.
2. We've been far behind other countries in the extent to which we regulate what the police do. The detail of this Bill is going to be hugely important. It's got 68 heads, covering stop and search, arrest, searches, detention and rights of those in custody. #gardapowers
3. A definition of reasonable suspicion is provided in the definitions section, reflecting current case law. I'm always wary of this term. It's invariably really key for the use of police powers but rarely a tangible thing. I'll keep an eye on how important it is for the bill
