A police officer had been dismissed but was pursuing an action against the authority. At the same time he obtained work as a probationary solicitor’s clerk doing police station work. The Chief Constable issued an order that he should not, under PACE be admitted to any police station.
Held: The order was unlawful, since it prevented the necessary exercise of a lawful discretion by individual officers. The circumstances might suggest that general advice be given about his character, and it would be surprising if any police officer would admit him.
Citations:
Times 20-Mar-2001, Gazette 20-Apr-2001, [2001] EWCA Civ 321
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Statutes:
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Police, Administrative, Legal Professions
Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.147460