The Secretary of State for the Home Department had issued guidance in Circular 55/2003 indicating that the power to suspend a police officer could be used to prevent a resignation and thus ensure the completion of disciplinary proceedings.
Held: Though it was non-statutory guidance because it fell outside the terms of section 87, of the 1996 Act, it had to be taken into account by the decision maker.
Judges:
Wilkie J
Citations:
[2004] EWHC 2801 (Admin), [2005] 2 All ER 890, [2005] ACD 34
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Cited – Birks, Regina (On the Application of) v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis Admn 25-Sep-2014
The claimant police officer sought judicial review of a decision to continue his suspension. He had been investigated and cleared after a death in custody. He sought to join the Church of England Ministry and was offered a post. He was re-assured . .
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Updated: 15 August 2022; Ref: scu.403328