"While every individual has the right to bring a judicial review, I remain surprised the Met Police Federation funded his legal action, using subscription fees of their members. It is hard to believe their female members backed the use of their funds to keep an alleged rapist in the Met."
"The Court of Appeal ruled that decision-makers must be able to consider all available information, including allegations that were not proven. It said vetting decisions required judgements about future risk rather than proof of past events supported new Home Office regulations introduced in May 2025 that close gaps in vetting laws."
"Officers who fail vetting after a fair process automatically lose their jobs. The Met is continuing its review of officers highlighted through Operation Assure. It is also applying the strengthened framework to new cases as part of its ongoing efforts to raise standards and restore public confidence."
The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court judgement and ruled that decision-makers must be able to consider all available information, including unproven allegations, when vetting potential officers. The case arose after an officer accused of three rapes was removed and sought judicial review. Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley described the ruling as "common sense" and criticised the Met Police Federation for funding the legal action. New Home Office regulations introduced in May 2025 close gaps in vetting laws. Officers who fail vetting after a fair process automatically lose their jobs, and the Met continues reviews under Operation Assure to raise standards and restore public confidence.
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