Court rules against Metropolitan police crackdown on officers Force faces having to reinstate officers and staff removed after their vetting status was withdrawn.
The Metropolitan police have lost a high court case over whether they can oust officers and staff deemed unsuitable through enhanced vetting procedures.
Scotland Yard had used the scheme, which effectively dismisses officers by removing their vetting clearance, to get rid of scores staff – some of whom had faced allegations of sexual assault.
The Met now has to reinstate those removed from the force after their vetting status was withdrawn, and those who left could be eligible for back pay.
Under the scheme, if the Met received adverse information about an officer or staff member, their vetting would be reviewed.
