Final Report of the Morris Inquiry: The Case for Change

THE CAPACITY TO DELIVER
We recommend that the MPS commits itself to a Code of Practice setting out
the basis on which it will consult its workforce. This should be based on the
following principles:
i. consulting with an open mind whilst proposals are at a formative stage;
ii. giving consultees full information about proposals;
iii. ensuring that consultation information reaches those who are being
consulted;
iv. giving consultees sufficient time to respond;
v. considering carefully the results of consultation exercises; and
vi. providing consultees with full information about decisions taken at
the end of the consultation period and, if relevant, the reasons for
taking a different view from those who were consulted.
We also recommend that, in addition to consulting through representative
bodies, the MPS takes steps to involve its workforce in decisions on issues that
concern them.
8.105 We consider that these recommendations must be implemented if the MPS
is to have the ‘inclusive culture’ which HMIC considers one of the characteristics of
a modernised police service. It needs to forge a partnership with its workforce to
deliver effective policing to Londoners.
As a first step on this road, we recommend that the MPS considers the
views expressed in our survey and how the issues revealed can be addressed.
We would recommend a follow-up survey in one to two years’ time.
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