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Report 14 of the 19 July 2007 meeting of the Professional Standards & Complaints Committee and presents the draft work plan for the Professional Standards and Complaints Committee for 2007-08.

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Professional Standards and Complaints Committee Workplan 2007-08

Report: 14
Date: 19 July 2007
By: Chief Executive

Summary

A draft work plan for the Professional Standards and Complaints Committee for 2007-08 is attached for endorsement by members.

A. Recommendations

That subject to members’ comments, the work plan for 2007-08 be endorsed.

B. Supporting information

Attached (at Appendix 1) is a proposed workplan for the Professional Standards and Complaints Committee for 2007- 08. It is recognised that this plan is not final, and issues will arise during the year on which members will wish to have further information. The Committee’s terms of reference are also attached at Appendix 2 for information.

C. Race and equality impact

There are no direct diversity implications from this report. The authors in each report will properly reflect the diversity implications and the equalities impact of any proposals.

D. Financial implications

There are no direct financial implications contained in this report.

E. Background papers

None.

F. Contact details

Report author(s): Claire Lister, MPA

For more information contact:

MPA general: 020 7202 0202
Media enquiries: 020 7202 0217/18

Appendix 2

Professional Standards & Complaints Committee

1. To satisfy the Authority’s statutory duty to monitor MPS complaints procedures.

2. To consider high profile and sensitive cases in line with the MPA/MPS protocol. Where a claim for compensation has been made, the Committee will:

  1. receive a quarterly information report on compensation cases settled by the Commissioner
  2. consider, for recommendation to the Authority, those cases which require a decision by the Authority to settle a claim for compensation. (However, where a decision cannot wait for the next meeting of the Committee, a report proposing settlement will be put direct to the full Authority).

3. To monitor MPS activity in relation to Employment Tribunals and grievances and to agree any proposed financial settlements.

4. To keep the strategies of the MPS Directorate of Professional Standards under review.

5. To exercise the Authority’s responsibilities in respect of reports, allegations or complaints against ACPO rank police officers, in accordance with the appropriate regulations.

6. To consider any matters relating to Police Appeal Tribunals and to arrange for the appointment of Authority Members to serve on Tribunals as and when required.

7. To have due regard, in exercising the committee’s responsibilities, to equal opportunities generally, the general duty of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and the requirements of any other equalities legislation.

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