Misconduct panel’s decision to impose a final written warning for racist remarks quashed by the High Court – UK Police Law Blog

Posted July 6th, 2020 in disciplinary procedures, judicial review, news, police, professional conduct, race discrimination, racism by sally

‘The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has successfully challenged a misconduct hearing panel’s decision to impose a Final Written Warning (FWW), after an officer made racist remarks about a fellow officer: R (Chief Constable of West Midlands Police) v Panel Chair, Police Misconduct Panel [2020] EWHC 1400 (Admin). The decision confirms that the High Court will be prepared to intervene where panels fail to follow the College of Policing’s Guidance on Outcomes, and that misconduct involving discrimination will be treated especially seriously.’

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UK Police Law Blog, 3rd July 2020

Source: ukpolicelawblog.com