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This page contains press release 114/02, in which the MPA announce their final decision regarding Commander Brian Paddick.

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MPA final decision on Commander Brian Paddick

114/02
12 November 2002

Members of the Metropolitan Police Authority's senior officer conduct sub-committee have announced today their decision in respect of allegations against Commander Brian Paddick. The case will not be referred to a tribunal hearing. The MPA has provided feedback and comment to Commander Paddick. The matter is now closed.

The sub-committee's decision was made in accordance with its powers under the Police (Conduct) (Senior Officer) Regulations 1999 in respect of allegations that Commander Paddick's conduct had failed to meet the appropriate standard.

The sub-committee has taken this decision after full and thorough consideration of all the evidence collated by the investigating officer in this matter including written submissions received from Commander Paddick.

The Authority is unable to discuss the details of any individual case.

Notes to editors

1. There will be no media interviews or facilities.

2. Commander Paddick has at no time been suspended from the MPS and has taken up a post within the Specialist Crime Unit

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