The reforms will see chief constables, or other senior officers, once again presiding over misconduct hearings
Senior officers will have more powers to root out and sack rogue staff while those who fail vetting checks can also be fired.police officer’s dismissalSenior officers will also chair independent panels at misconduct hearings and will have the right to challenge decisions they disagree with, theCurrently, lawyers known as legally qualified chairs oversee police disciplinary panels.
Under the changes, independent lawyers will continue to sit on the panel to advise and maintain “rigour”, but now in a supporting role. The outcome of the hearings will still be determined by a majority panel decision and continue to take place in public.The changes come after public trust in the police has been damaged by a series of scandals, including the murder of Sarah Everard by servingand the unmasking of former police constable David Carrick as a serial abuser and rapist.It is understood that the Government wants to bring in the changes as soon as possible, with hopes for the reform to be in place by next spring.
He said: “I’m grateful to the Government for recognising the need for substantial change that will empower chief officers in our fight to uphold the highest standards and restore confidence in policing.
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