The tribunal ruled that the decision to dismiss officers Clapham and Franks for gross misconduct after their stop and search of athletes was 'inherently unreasonable.' Despite the circumstances, the disciplinary panel concluded that the officers had not racially profiled the couple, with officers expressing confidence in their reasons for suspicion, thus complicating the narrative of bias versus legitimate police work.
Hugh Davies, representing Mr. Clapham, emphasized the reasonable suspicion officers had, citing Dos Santos's driving behavior and demeanor. He claimed it was 'unreasonable to assume that he did not smell cannabis' and stood firm on the notion that Clapham's dismissal was contrary to a fair assessment of his professional character.
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