Met Police ‘predators’ could return as force loses vetting case brought by ‘rapist’ officer
Home Office ‘acting rapidly’ to bring in new rules to help dismiss officers as Sir Mark Rowley warns it is ‘possible’ sacked officers could return to the force
Met Police can't sack 'predator' officers after legal challenge as ruling slammed 'absurd'
Sir Mark Rowley said it's 'absurd' that cops not fit to pass background checks cannot be dismissed, as Sergeant Lino Di Maria won a legal battle over removal of his vetting after sexual assault claims
Metropolitan Police cannot sack officers by removing vetting clearance
The Met said it would be left in a “hopeless position” if it could not dismiss officers after removing their vetting clearance. | ITV News London
‘Absurd’ Met Police cannot sack officers not fit to hold vetting – commissioner
Sir Mark Rowley called on the Government to take action after a High Court ruling that the force cannot sack officers by removing their vetting.
High Court rules Metropolitan Police cannot sack officers by removing vetting clearance
In a dramatic High Court ruling, the Metropolitan Police's power to dismiss officers by revoking vetting clearance has been deemed illegal
Met officers who fail vetting scheme may keep jobs
The ruling came after Sgt Lino Di Maria mounted a legal challenge after having his vetting - a background check - removed following sexual assault allegations, which he denied and was not charged over.
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