Evidence does not support decline in dismissals since 2016

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Evidence 'does not support' decline in dismissals since 2016

The Home Office has today published their review into police dismissals – which formed the basis of recommendations on misconduct processes made earlier this month.

Date - 18th September 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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The statistical evidence “does not support an argument of systemic leniency” in misconduct hearings since the introduction of LQCs in 2016, the Home Office has said. A review into the process of police officer dismissals, published...

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