MPA Statement: Commander Dizaei verdict

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8 February 2010

The MPA has a statutory duty to consider all complaints and allegations of misconduct against senior MPS officers and takes this responsibility very seriously. The MPA’s Professional Standards Cases Sub-committee (PSCSC) considers all cases in full accordance with the Police Reform Act 2002 and associated Regulations.

Following consideration of a complaint by a member of the public against Commander Ali Dizaei, the PSCSC referred the matter to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

The IPCC determined to conduct an independent investigation.  Having investigated the complaint the IPCC then referred the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).  In May 2009, the CPS advised the IPCC that there was sufficient evidence to charge Commander Dizaei with misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice in relation to events that took place on Friday 18 July 2008.

The trial concerning these charges has now concluded and found Commander Dizaei guilty on both charges.

At this time the matter remains an IPCC independent investigation.  Therefore, the MPA is not in a position to comment further.

In due course the IPCC will refer it back to the MPA, at which time the PSCSC  will consider what action (if any) is required.

The PSCSC continues, in line with its statutory duty, to review the decision previously taken to suspend Commander Dizaei.

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