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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

At last! Suella Braverman hands police chiefs powers to sack rogue cops

PA Wire

Police chiefs will get greater powers to sack rogue officers under reforms announced by Home Secretary Suella Braverman – as she urged forces to “root out those who have no place wearing the uniform”.

The Home Office has revealed plans to change the law so cops found guilty of gross misconduct face automatic dismissal, while chief constables – rather than independent lawyers – will be put back in charge of misconduct hearings.

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