Injured ex-officer sees pension reinstated after legal fight

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Injured ex-officer sees pension reinstated after legal fight

Solicitors warn other forces about acting in a similar way.

Date - 25th July 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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A solicitor has warned forces that attempts to make injured retired officers provide more personal information than required by law for reassessments of their pensions will be challenged. Former Merseyside Police officer Paul McHugh issued judicial...

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