Final Report of the Morris Inquiry: The Case for Change

TERMS OF REFERENCE AND COMMISSIONING BRIEF
Terms of Reference
The Metropolitan Police Authority, pursuant to its powers and duties under
the Police Act 1996, the Local Government Act 1972, the Greater London
Authority Act 1999 and the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, has
appointed Sir William Morris OJ (Chairperson), Sir Anthony Burden O St J,
QPM, and Ms Anesta Weekes QC to conduct an Inquiry with the following
Terms of Reference:
1. To inquire into the conduct by the Metropolitan Police Service of the following
matters in relation to police officers and police staff
iii. Policies, procedures and practices for and resolution of complaints and
allegations against individuals and grievances by individuals;
iii. Policies, procedures and practices for and resolution of Employment
Tribunal claims, in particular those claims involving allegations of race or
other discrimination against the MPS; and
iii. Policies, procedures and practices for and resolution of workplace
conflicts falling short of allegations or grievances.
The Inquiry’s attention is drawn to points 1 to 8 in the Notes below.
2. In relation to matters outlined in 1 (i) (ii) and (iii) to establish whether the
policies, practices, procedures and structures of the MPS in relation to those
matters represent good effective practice in line with key strategies and the
statutory obligations of the MPS and MPA under the Race Relations
(Amendment) Act 2000 and other relevant legislation.
3. In relation to matters outlined in 1 (i) (ii) and (iii) to establish whether the
policies, practices, procedures and structures of the MPS in relation to those
matters represent good effective practice when compared to other police forces
and public service organisations.
4. To identify lessons to be learnt from the outcome of recent high profile cases
(including recommendations made by the Gurpal Virdi Inquiry, and the outcome
of the case involving Supt Dizaei).
5. To consider and make recommendations on the role of the Police Authority and
its Members in relation to the consideration of high profile or sensitive cases, and
the oversight of the performance of the MPS in relation to the matters covered
by this Inquiry.
6. To publish a Report with its findings and recommendations.
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