§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his oral statement of 31 October 2000,Official Report, column 199WH, concerning disciplinary hearings in relation to John Redgrave and Michael Charman, (a) if procedures for setting the date for the hearing were compliant with regulations (b) what was the nature of the apology tendered by the CIB to counsel for Redgrave and Charman; and if he will make a statement. [140083]
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§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis informs me that the disciplinary hearing for John Redgrave and Michael Charman was set in accordance with the Police (Discipline) Regulations 1985.
The Metropolitan police were notified that counsel for Mr. Redgrave was not available for the hearing. Out of courtesy, letters of apology were sent and the hearing was cancelled. I understand that Mr. Redgrave's and Mr. Charman' s solicitors, Russell Jones and Walker, are having difficulty in finding dates agreeable to both counsel.
§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Detective Inspector John Redgrave's suspension will be lifted; and if he will make a statement. [140089]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeDetective Inspector Redgrave will remain suspended from duty as he is charged with Discreditable Conduct contrary to the Police Discipline Code. A discipline board will be convened next year on a date yet to be arranged.