Misconduct


Claim for judicial review over vetting-based dismissal rejected
(19/09/23) A West Mercia probationer has had a claim for judicial review dismissed following the removal of her vetting.

Met encounters bottlenecks in its misconduct and rogue officer drive
(19/09/23) No revoked vetting gross incompetency hearings have yet been heard and only 44 per cent of misconduct hearings take place within 100 days of papers being issued.

Evidence 'does not support' decline in dismissals since 2016
(18/09/23) The Home Office has today published their review into police dismissals – which formed the basis of recommendations on misconduct processes made earlier this month.

Julian Bennett conduct hearing outcome expected October 31st
(12/09/23) The hearing resumed this morning but only to hear closing submissions.