§ Mr. BECKETTasked the Home Secretary how many protests against offensive action and language by members of the Metropolitan Police Force have been received during the past 12 months; in how many cases an investigation has been held; how many officers, if any, have been found guilty; and what, if any, disciplinary action has been taken?
§ Mr. SHORTIn the course of last year 324 such complaints were received. All were investigated and 52 were the subject of special inquiry by the Chief Constable or Superintendent concerned. In 42 cases the complaint was definitely substantiated: 11 cases were dealt with by punishment (including two dismissals and one reduction in rank) and 30 by caution. In the remaining case the officer was found to be mentally afflicted and was sent to a mental home.