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Council & Politics · LambethTrew’s law launch forces automatic review of convictions linked to jailed officers
At a Thursday event in Lambeth, advocates unveiled Trew’s law, a bill that would automatically review convictions where a sentenced officer acted as a witness. The plan follows revelations that at least 64 officers have been jailed between 2023 and 2026 for serious offences.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMet Police sergeant dismissed for gross misconduct
Acting Sergeant Rachel Bright has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after a misconduct hearing found she committed gross misconduct. She had previously been found not guilty of sexual assault by a jury.
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Met firearms officer cleared of misconduct after four-year inquiry
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has decided not to pursue misconduct proceedings against a Metropolitan Police firearms officer, ending a nearly four-year investigation. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley called the system 'broken' and warned of risks to public safety.
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