Scotland Yard's review into union funding has angered minority and disabled officers due to budget cuts that threaten their roles. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley faces a significant budget shortfall of £260 million, which could lead to cuts of 2,300 officers. The review comes after a critical report by Baroness Louise Casey on institutional racism and discrimination within the force. Minority associations fear losing crucial support roles that advocate for their rights. A decision is anticipated soon as the implications of this review weigh heavily on police representation and accountability.
It has become glaringly evident that the Metropolitan Police Service is engaged in a systematic effort to dismantle the Met BPA. The Met BPA has been at the forefront of holding the Met accountable for institutional racism and discrimination.
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is facing a 260 million budget shortfall and could need to cut 2,300 officers and 400 staff, despite increases from central and local government.
A decision is expected soon. It comes as progress made since Baroness Louise Casey branded the force institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic will be judged two years on.
Her scathing review found a third of those with a long-standing illness, disability or infirmity experienced bullying. Female officers routinely face sexism.
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