Final Report of the Morris Inquiry: The Case for Change

Chapter Summary
This chapter deals with:
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The structure and remit of the MPS’ Directorate of Professional
Standards
A new role for the directorate?
Perceptions of the directorate
Appointments to the directorate
The Review of Operation Lancet
A new model of case management
The experiences of individuals:
■ Delay – “Lives on hold”
■ Supervision – “Nobody is actually held to account”
■ The investigation process – “Why do we treat our own people differently?”
■ Disclosure – “A smokescreen goes up in order to prevent you getting to the information”
■ Lack of sensitivity to victims and others – “You end up feeling you have to leave
the organisation”
■ Treating all those involved the same way regardless of circumstances –
“You are just a number”
■ Suspension – “Nobody wins out of suspension”
■ Welfare support – “Dignity and respect”
■ Media issues – “The MPS chose not to correct the press on any of the incorrect or
unhelpful stories about me”
■ Lack of information – “Those concerned will just have to wait and see”
■ Disciplinary hearings
■ Guidelines on sanctions
■ Assistant Commissioner Reviews
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