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Police conduct law: 'Honestly held belief' or just an excuse?
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August 28, 2026
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2:50Now PlayingAn honestly held belief of a threat to life is a defence anyone can use in a criminal trial, but since July 2023 it now applies in police gross misconduct hearings.
Sky's Jason Farrell speaks to Sir Mark Rowley and campaigners about police accountability.
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