Yvette Cooper responds to HMICFRS’ vetting, misconduct and misogyny review of progress

Yvette Cooper MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, responding to HMICFRS’ vetting, misconduct and misogyny review of progress, said:

"This report shows that there are still far too many people serving in our police service who simply should not be. For people with histories of domestic abuse, sexual offences and links to criminal organisations to still be serving officers is appalling and it is shameful that this Conservative government is still failing to introduce or enforce the highest standards across policing.

"Labour has been clear - we will automatically suspend anyone accused of crimes like rape and domestic abuse and make tough rules on vetting, training and misconduct mandatory for all forces, rebuilding confidence in the police to its highest ever levels. The public deserve a police service they can trust, but only Labour has a plan to deliver it."

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Notes:

• Report from HM Chief Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue:
• https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/wp-content/uploads/vetting-misconduct-and-misogyny-in-police-service-review-of-progress.pdf