The government wants to change the way disciplinary hearings are handled - but the move is not without its critics
Police officers could be sacked automatically if they're found guilty of gross misconduct if government plans to overhaul the disciplinary process go ahead.
Sir Mark Rowley has been pushing for force chiefs, rather than independent lawyers, to have the final say on which officers are sacked since he took on the role of Met Commissioner last year after estimating there were hundreds of rogue officers in his force – but the rules in place meant he was powerless to dismiss them.
Under the plans unveiled on Thursday, a finding of gross misconduct will automatically result in a police officer’s dismissal unless exceptional circumstances apply. Independent lawyers will continue to sit on the panel to advise and maintain “rigour” - but now in a supporting role. And Policing minister Chris Philp said confidence in forces has been “rocked” and “public trust must be restored”, adding: “These changes will ensure that police chiefs will have the ability to act fast to remove officers guilty of serious misconduct or who are poorly performing.”
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