The legislation cancels the right of municipal police to measure the velocity of speed by radar in towns and villages and the investigation of the police by state attorneys. Langer has promised to submit the relevant amendments before the end of the year. Langer said previously that the reform meant a breakthrough in the functioning of the Czech police.
It gives police new powers and stresses the preference of preventative measures before repressive ones. Under the reform, police will be able to switch off local telecommunication lines in the event of a security risk. In the investigation police will have access to information about telephone conversations, the use of credit cards and the provision of medical care. The reform gives the police the right Foreigners commit over one-tenth of traffic offences in CzechRep ...
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(Ceske Noviny)
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