Police marksman Martyn Blake, who shot Chris Kaba in September 2022, will undergo gross misconduct proceedings following a ruling by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The IOPC's decision considered all evidence and the legal thresholds for misconduct. If found guilty, Blake could lose his position. The case has generated considerable public interest, especially within black communities, prompting discussions on police conduct and legal reforms aimed at enhancing protections for officers involved in such incidents.
The legal test for deciding whether there is a case to answer is low - is there sufficient evidence upon which, on the balance of probabilities, a disciplinary panel could make a finding of misconduct.
This decision will undoubtedly affect Chris Kaba's family and Sgt Blake, and emphasize the significant public interest in the case, particularly among black communities.
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