"I am enormously concerned that almost five years since this incident happened we have only now been able to dismiss Commander Bennett. This should have been a simple matter."
"The allegation proven against Bennett was again found at the level of gross misconduct by the latest panel on Tuesday."
Commander Julian Bennett of the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed for a second time after refusing to take a drugs test. Initially sacked in October 2023 for gross misconduct following the refusal, his previous dismissal was overturned by the Police Appeals Tribunal. However, a subsequent misconduct hearing upheld the original misconduct finding, leading to his dismissal again. Despite the dismissal, Bennett retains his pension due to his age. The case has incurred over £1.5 million in costs to taxpayers, showcasing a prolonged disciplinary process.
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