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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anahita Hossein-Pour

New rules for police officers after Sarah Everard murder inquiry

  • New regulations will allow police chiefs to automatically dismiss officers who fail background checks.
  • This measure aims to increase public trust in law enforcement following high-profile cases of misconduct.
  • The changes are a response to legal challenges and recommendations from the Sarah Everard murder inquiry.
  • Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasised the importance of removing unfit officers to restore public confidence.
  • The reformed dismissal system will take effect on May 14, with further vetting improvements planned for later this year.

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Police chiefs granted powers to automatically sack officers who fail background checks

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