Index card R (Di Maria) v Comr of Police of the Metropolis

R (Di Maria) v Comr of Police of the Metropolis

Hearings

England & Wales

11 Feb 2025 [2025] EWHC 275 (Admin); [2025] ICR 1067; [2025] WLR(D) 100, KBD (Lang J)

Subject Matter

POLICE — Discipline — Misconduct — Police officer accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour — Statutory misconduct proceedings finding allegations not proved — Officer’s vetting clearance nonetheless subsequently withdrawn — Officer referred for gross incompetence on basis of inability to perform duties without vetting clearance — Whether removal of vetting clearance lawful basis for dismissal — Whether procedure adopted in breach of Convention right to fair hearing — Proper safeguards applicable for vetting reviews — Human Rights Act 1998 (c 42), Sch 1, Pt I, art 6 — Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c 13), s 4(3), Sch 4, para 4(1) — Police (Performance) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/3), reg 32 — Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/4)

[2025] EWHC 275 (Admin); [2025] ICR 1067; [2025] WLR(D) 100, KBD

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