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Consultation begins on new code of standards for police

Equality, accountability and professionalism are at the heart of a new Code of Professional Standards for the police service, according to Home Office minister Hazel Blears.

She was speaking last week as the government launched a three-month consultation into the new guidance, which will replace the "outdated" Code of Conduct.