25 Deferred

Unacceptable delays persist in dismissal decisions for police officers facing serious allegations

Conclusion
It is unacceptable that it takes two to three years for a decision on whether officers facing serious allegations should be dismissed.
Government Response Summary
The government states that the Police Race Action Plan is an independent initiative led by the NPCC and College of Policing, without addressing the committee's concern about the unacceptable delays in dismissal decisions for officers facing serious allegations.
Paragraph Reference
62
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government Deferred
61. The Police Race Action Plan is led by the NPCC and College of Policing, with contributions by a series of policing and civil society stakeholders. The plan is independent of Government.
Addressee Bodies
Home Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.6 yrs
Report published 10 Nov 2023