Stephen House to step away from productivity review after IOPC referral

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Stephen House to step away from productivity review after IOPC referral

The former deputy commissioner of the Met has been referred to the watchdog over alleged comments about rape.

Date - 2nd March 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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Sir Stephen House will be stepping back from the review into the productivity of policing amid an allegation that he referred to the “bulk” of rape complaints as being “regretful sex”. He denies the comments allegedly made...

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