Police misconduct sanctions
Public confidence undermined by police officer misconduct not being appropriately investigated and sanctioned.
45 items
9 sources
5 inquiries
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Committee recommendation
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#2 - Public confidence is undermined when police officer misconduct is not appropriately punished.
It should be clear that a police officer accused, for example, of mistreating a member of the public or of bullying colleagues or subordinates should be subject, like any other person working in the public service, to investigation and sanction if proven to have done so. Public confidence is undermined if misconduct is not appropriately punished.
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terms: misconduct, police, sanction
Committee recommendation
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#4 - Many complainants remain unsatisfied with police and IOPC investigations into officer misconduct and sanctions applied.
Each complaint has unique features, and we have heard from a significant number of people whose dealings with police forces, the IOPC or its predecessor have left them unsatisfied with the investigation of their complaints or the level of sanction applied to officers found to have misconducted themselves. This includes cases of people whose family members or friends...
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terms: misconduct, police, sanction
Inquiry recommendation
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JB-15.25 - Simple misconduct allegations to survive officer resignation
Serious consideration should be given to the public interest in amending the current legislation so that allegations of 'simple' misconduct, as distinct from 'gross' misconduct, will survive following a police officer's resignation or retirement. I do not recommend that the survival of allegations of simple misconduct carries with it any threat to a pension entitlement, but any post-resignation/retirement...
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terms: misconduct, police
Inquiry recommendation
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MACP-58 - Home Secretary ensure independent investigation of serious complaints against police officers
That the Home Secretary, taking into account the strong expression of public perception in this regard, consider what steps can and should be taken to ensure that serious complaints against police officers are independently investigated. Investigation of police officers by their own or another Police Service is widely regarded as unjust, and does not inspire public confidence.
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terms: police
Inquiry recommendation
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MACP-55 - Implement and monitor new police disciplinary and complaints procedures for effectiveness
That the changes to Police Disciplinary and Complaints procedures proposed by the Home Secretary should be fully implemented and closely and publicly monitored as to their effectiveness.
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terms: police
PFD report
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Anne-Marie Nield
Police officers widely misunderstood Domestic Abuse policy, failed to use system markers or recognize non-fatal strangulation as a risk factor, conducted inadequate assessments, and critical recommendations remained unimplemented.
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terms: police
PFD report
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Kevin Clarke
Police training inadequately addresses detainee health in non-emergency situations, with officers lacking vital sign measurement skills. There was ineffective safety officer monitoring, poor leadership and risk assessment during restraint, and insufficient paramedic input.
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terms: police
Inquiry recommendation
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MACP-57 - Ensure racist acts by police officers lead to disciplinary proceedings and dismissal
That the Police Services should through the implementation of a Code of Conduct or otherwise ensure that racist words or acts proved to have been spoken or done by police officers should lead to disciplinary proceedings, and that it should be understood that such conduct should usually merit dismissal.
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Inquiry recommendation
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MACP-56 - Allow police disciplinary action for five years after an officer's retirement
That in order to eliminate the present provision which prevents disciplinary action after retirement, disciplinary action should be available for at least five years after an officer's retirement.
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HMICFRS recommendation
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PEEL 2018-19 CoC Recommendations: Cleveland Police
Cause of concern: Many senior leaders (superintending and chief officer ranks, and senior police staff managers) aren’t consistently demonstrating ethical behaviour. The inappropriate behaviour of these leaders within Cleveland Police is so profound that it is affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of the force. Recommendation: The force should take immediate action to: • hold the entire workforce to...
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PFD report
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Neil Budziszewski
Multiple failures in police custody included incomplete and unreviewed risk assessments, lack of 30-minute rousing checks for an alcoholic detainee, and inadequate staff training on managing risks associated with alcohol withdrawal.
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Committee recommendation
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#27 - Insolvency Service disqualifies few directors for phoenixism despite significant tax debt losses
The Insolvency Service disqualified 6,274 directors over the period 2018–19 to 2023–24, but only seven of these were for phoenixism.83 HMRC estimates that phoenixism accounted for 15% of its tax debt losses in 2022–23, which equates to at least £500 million.84 The Insolvency Service told us that it is not difficult for it to disqualify directors where it...
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terms: misconduct
Inquiry recommendation
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JB-15.24 - IOPC power to require management action below misconduct threshold
The IOPC should be provided with the power to require a force to take 'management action' in situations that fall short of misconduct but where standards of conduct and/or performance have fallen short of a reasonable public expectation. A force required by the IOPC to carry out such 'management action' should confirm within 28 days of the requirement...
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terms: misconduct
IOPC learning recommendation
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Recommendation - Sussex Police, June 2022
The IOPC recommends that Sussex Police review and amend their training for control room staff to ensure that it involves mental health episodes and that this reflects the full content of the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP). This follows an IOPC DSI review whereby a man called Sussex Police repeatedly after reporting to them that he...
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terms: police
Committee recommendation
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#17 - The statutory and regulatory frameworks require full utilisation for fair officer sanctions.
The available statutory and regulatory frameworks must be used by forces and the IOPC to obtain fair, transparent and appropriate sanctions against officers. (Paragraph 98) The IOPC complaints system
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terms: sanction
IOPC learning recommendation
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Recommendations - Surrey Police, August 2020
The IOPC recommends that Surrey Police should ensure all custody officers and staff are made aware of and understand any new measures and guidance that are implemented to prevent the routine CCTV recording of strip and intimate searches of detainees. Following a recent IOPC investigation, in which a female detainee was strip searched in a cell equipped with...
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terms: police
PFD report
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Elsie Gibson
The Council, as Highways Authority, failed to promptly investigate and take action against an unlicensed scaffold tower that narrowed a pavement, leading to a fatal injury.
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PFD report
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Terri Harris, John-Paul Bennett, Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent
Probation Service offender records lacked clear, prominent recording of critical risk information, leading to unread vital details and insufficient domestic abuse and child safeguarding checks. Systemic issues contributed to ongoing risks.
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Committee recommendation
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#25 - HMRC criminal prosecutions have significantly declined, weakening deterrent effect on tax fraud
In correspondence after our evidence session HMRC said that in 2023–24 it had launched 430 new criminal investigations and more than 10,200 civil investigations into suspected fraud, and had charged around 17,000 penalties for deliberate non–compliance.74 However, the number of prosecutions resulting from HMRC’s criminal investigations reduced from 749 in 2018–19 to 344 in 2023–24.75 In May 2023,...
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Committee recommendation
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#6 - Develop a plan to increase prosecutions and disqualifications for tax evaders and rogue directors.
HMRC and the Insolvency Service are not tackling tax evaders or rogue directors sufficiently, particularly for phoenixism. The number of prosecutions resulting from HMRC’s criminal investigations reduced from 749 in 2018–19 to 344 in 2023–24. The previous Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns about fewer prosecutions meaning there is less of a deterrent effect for those inclined to...
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Inquiry recommendation
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JB-15.20 - Process for firearms officer return to duty after fatal shooting
There needs to be proper and objective consideration by the NPCC as to whether, and if so when, it is appropriate for a firearms officer to return to active deployment following their part in a fatal shooting. Such consideration must always occur at an appropriately senior level in the organisation and take account of the views of the...
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Inquiry recommendation
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BRIS-104 - Professional bodies must adopt flexible, local disciplinary actions for misconduct
In the exercise of their disciplinary function the professional regulatory bodies must adopt a more flexible approach towards what constitutes misconduct. They must deal with cases, as far as possible, at a local level and must have available a range of actions which both serve the interests of the public and the needs of the professional.
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terms: misconduct
Inquiry recommendation
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COVID-M2.6 - Enact Socio-economic Duty
The UK government should bring into force in England section 1 of the Equality Act 2010, implementing the socio-economic duty. The Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland Executive should consider an equivalent provision within section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
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Inquiry recommendation
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COVID-M2.5 - Advisory Group Terms of Appointment
The Government Office for Science (GO-Science), the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) should each develop standard terms of appointment for all participants in scientific advisory groups. These terms should include: clarity around the nature of an individual's role and the extent of their responsibility, as well as the likely time commitment;...
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Detention investigation recommendation
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Independent Investigation into Concerns about Brook House Immigration Removal Centre - Rec R52
The SMT should ensure that a single log is kept of all allegations or instances of misconduct by staff and the actions taken in respect of them. (To be completed within 3 months)
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terms: misconduct
IMB recommendation
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South and East Short Term Holding Facilities (STHF) (2025)
As noted in 7.3, the Board recommends that the Home Office review the use of handcuffs at Luton Airport, when residents are moved through public areas, as the Board considers this non-compliant with STHF Rule 11 - Short-term Holding Facility Rules 2018 amended by Short-term Holding Facility (Amendment) Rules 2022.
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Inquiry recommendation
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BAHA-12 - CPErS Meals Guidance
JDP 1-10 should give some guidance in relation to the number of daily meals for CPErS and the timing of them. Such guidance will obviously need to take into account the operational realities, particularly close to the point of capture.
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Inquiry recommendation
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BAHA-11 - Sleep Deprivation Prohibition
JDP 1-10 should make clear that it is prohibited deliberately to keep prisoners awake, even for short periods, merely because they may shortly face tactical questioning or interrogation. CPErS may nevertheless be woken up in order to be tactically questioned or interrogated if the questioning is ready to take place, provided that the policy on minimum periods of...
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Inquiry recommendation
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BAHA-10 - Sight Deprivation Principles
Five principles on permitted sight deprivation should be consistently emphasised in JDP 1-10 and subordinate doctrine and instructions: (1) where practicable the need to deprive CPErS of their sight should be avoided in the first place; (2) there must be a genuine sensitivity about the facilities or equipment before sight deprivation can be justified; (3) sight deprivation must...
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Inquiry recommendation
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BAHA-1 - Prohibition on Hooding
The MoD should retain its current absolute prohibition on the use of hoods on Captured Personnel (CPErS).
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PPO recommendation
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The Governor
The Governor should inform the PPO of the outcome of the disciplinary investigation into the actions of the OSG on 27 June 2022.
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Detention investigation recommendation
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Investigation into the Disturbance and Fire at Yarl's Wood Removal Centre - Rec 58
IND reviews disciplinary arrangements in removal centres.
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Detention investigation recommendation
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Investigation into Allegations of Racism and Mistreatment of Detainees at Oakington Immigration Reception Centre - Rec 4
I recommend that Securicor draws my views to the attention of those officers still employed who were responsible for taping the detainee's skirt together between her legs, and considers what further action may be required.
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LGO / SPSO decision
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201403927 - Scottish Prison Service
Mr C said the prison failed to reasonably investigate a complaint about the problems he had making an appeal against a disciplinary decision. Mr C's appeal was rejected because it was made too late. Mr C told the prison that an earlier appeal had been made within the two week deadline. We agreed with Mr C. We found...
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Inquiry recommendation
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BRIS-115 - Discipline NHS staff who cover up or fail to report sentinel events
Members of staff in the NHS who cover up or do not report a sentinel event may be subject to disciplinary action by their employer or by their professional body.
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IMB recommendation
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Scotland and Northern Ireland short-term holding facilities (STHF) (2025)
How did you investigate the apparent serious governance failures that led Mitie Care and Custody, in May 2024, to issue an instruction mandating the blanket use of handcuffs – a directive it later rescinded?
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LGO / SPSO decision
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22-000-594 - Blackburn with Darwen Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the wrongful use of enforcement agents as we are satisfied with the actions the Council has proposed to remedy the matter.
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LGO / SPSO decision
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22-008-218 - Cornwall Council
Summary: We cannot investigate Mr X’s complaint the Council has revoked his taxi licence following an incident at a taxi rank. We cannot lawfully investigate because Mr X is using his court remedy against loss of his taxi licence. There is no other injustice which the Ombudsman could investigate.
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LGO / SPSO decision
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25-020-200 - Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to Mr X’s complaint regarding the conduct of enforcement wardens he witnessed. This is because an investigation would not lead to a different outcome for Mr X.
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LGO / SPSO decision
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25-008-447 - Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about someone filming Miss X. This is mainly because the Information Commissioner is better placed than us to deal with the matter.
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LGO / SPSO decision
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25-015-071 - Medway Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a complaint about the conduct of councillors. This is because the complainant has not suffered significant injustice.
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