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IPCC consults on holding Chief Constable hearing in public

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has started a consultation to determine whether all or part of the gross misconduct hearing for the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Nick Gargan, should be held in public.

The law allows for the IPCC to direct that a police misconduct hearing is held, wholly or partly, in public when there are exceptional circumstances and it would be in the public interest to do so. That direction can only take place following a consultation process.

In making this decision the IPCC has taken into account Mr Gargan’s seniority and the gravity of the allegations.

The law requires the IPCC to consult with any witnesses who may be required to give evidence, the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Mr Gargan and those designated by the IPCC as interested persons.

The consultation will run until Wednesday 10 December.

 

Channel website: https://policeconduct.gov.uk/

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