Police chiefs granted powers to automatically sack officers who fail background checks
New rules for police officers after Sarah Everard murder inquiry
- New regulations will allow police chiefs to automatically dismiss officers who fail background checks.
- This measure aims to increase public trust in law enforcement following high-profile cases of misconduct.
- The changes are a response to legal challenges and recommendations from the Sarah Everard murder inquiry.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasised the importance of removing unfit officers to restore public confidence.
- The reformed dismissal system will take effect on May 14, with further vetting improvements planned for later this year.