Police Misconduct Hearings
Disciplinary matters involving police officers and special constables are governed by Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020.
Слушание о неправомерном поведении проводится, когда проводится расследование в отношении любого офицера после заявления о поведении, которое не соответствует стандартам, ожидаемым от полиции Суррея.
Слушание по делу о грубом проступке проводится, когда обвинение касается настолько серьезного проступка, что это может привести к увольнению сотрудника полиции.
From 1 May 2015, any cases of police officer misconduct may result in hearings that can be attended by the public, including the media.
Связанная информация:
- Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020
- Police (Complaint and Misconduct) Regulations 2020
- Home Office Statutory Guidance on Professional Standards, Performance and Integrity in Policing (2020) (external pdf)
- College of Policing Guidance on Outcomes in Police Misconduct Proceedings (2022) (external pdf)
Legally Qualified Chairs (LQC)
The regulations state that police gross misconduct hearings must be held in public and be presided over by a Legally Qualified Chair (LQC).
The LQC will make a decision on whether hearings will be held in public, in private or part public/private and wherever possible should state why.
Surrey Police are responsible for organising the hearings, with most held at Surrey Police Headquarters.
Our office is responsible for the appointment and training of the LQC and an Independent Panel Member.
Surrey currently has a list of 22 LQCs available to sit on gross misconduct hearings. These appointments have been made on a regional basis, over two tranches, in partnership with the Police and Crime Commissioners from Kent, Hampshire, Sussex and Thames Valley.
The LQCs for all gross misconduct hearings in Surrey are selected from this list by our office, using a rota system to ensure fairness.
Апелляционные трибуналы полиции
Police Appeals Tribunals (PATs) hear appeals against the findings of gross misconduct brought by police officers or special constables. PATs are currently governed by the Police Appeals Tribunal Rules 2020.
Members of the public can attend Appeal hearings as observers but are not allowed to participate in proceedings. The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey is responsible for appointing the chair to conduct the proceedings.
Appeals Tribunals will be held at Surrey Police HQ or other location as determined by the Police and Crime Commissioner with information about how and when they are held made public here.
Связанная информация:
- Police Appeals Tribunals Rules 2020
- Police Appeals Tribunal Chair Terms and Conditions – March 2023 (open document file)
- Police Appeals Tribunal Chair Fees 2023 (open document file)
Upcoming Hearings and Tribunals
Details of upcoming hearings will be published with at least five days’ notice on the Сайт полиции Суррея и ссылка ниже.
Helping to build public confidence in policing
LQCs and Independent Panel Members, who are also appointed by Commissioners, act as an independent body of the police and help to improve public confidence in the police complaints and disciplinary system. They help to ensure all police officers follow the Standards of Professional Behaviour and the Code of Ethics.
To undertake this important role, it is essential that they have the most up to date and relevant training.
In June 2023, the South East Region’s Police & Crime Commissioner Offices – comprising Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, Sussex and Thames Valley – hosted a series of training days for their LQCs and IPMs.
The first training session focused on giving LQCs and Independent Panel Members a perspective from a leading barrister and took attendees through the legal framework and basics of case management; whilst also addressing topics such as Abuse of Process, Hearsay Evidence and Equality Act issues.
A virtual session was also hosted and covered updates from the Домашний офис, Колледж полиции, Независимое управление по делам полиции, Association of Police & Crime Commissioners, и Национальный совет начальников полиции.
Booking to attend
Places are limited and will need to be booked in advance, preferably at least 48 hours before the hearing.
To comply with the rules of attendance, observers are required to provide the following when booking:
- имя
- адрес электронной почты
- контактный телефон
To book a place at a forthcoming hearing please get in touch using our Обратная связь страница.
Полная информация о Conditions of entry to Police Appeal Tribunals можно прочитать здесь.
We’re seeking Independent Members to sit on Police Gross Misconduct Panels.
They play a key role in maintaining confidence in policing by holding officers accountable to the high standards we expect.
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Новости
Лиза Таунсенд приветствует подход полиции «возвращения к основам», когда она выигрывает второй срок на посту комиссара полиции и преступности Суррея
Лиза пообещала продолжать поддерживать новый акцент полиции Суррея на проблемах, которые наиболее важны для жителей.
Охрана вашего сообщества – комиссар говорит, что полицейские команды начинают борьбу с бандами наркоторговцев после того, как присоединились к репрессиям на окружных линиях
Неделя действий посылает бандам графства убедительный сигнал о том, что полиция продолжит разрушать их сети в Суррее.
Подавление антиобщественного поведения на миллион фунтов, поскольку комиссар получает финансирование для патрулирования горячих точек
Комиссар Лиза Таунсенд заявила, что деньги помогут увеличить присутствие полиции и ее заметность по всему Суррею.