MPA Statement: Commander Ali Dizaei

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30 September 2011

On 28 September 2011 the Police Appeals Tribunal (PAT), whose members are appointed by the Home Office, met to consider Dr Ali Dizaei’s appeal against his dismissal from the Metropolitan Police Service. The PAT upheld his appeal against dismissal.

On receipt of their decision on 29 September, the Metropolitan Police Authority’s Professional Standards Cases Sub-committee (PSCSC) immediately convened to consider the current status of outstanding matters concerning Commander Dizaei. After careful deliberation the PSCSC unanimously decided to suspend him. Suspension is not a disciplinary sanction and it is emphasised that suspension should not be taken as a presumption of guilt.

This has been approved by the IPCC in accordance with police regulations.

Commander Dizaei was formally notified by the MPA at 4 pm on Friday 30 September 2011.

It is the Authority’s responsibility to take the decision to suspend ACPO officers. The MPA has a statutory duty to investigate all allegations of misconduct and takes this responsibility very seriously. The Authority's Professional Standards Cases Sub-committee considers all cases in full accordance with the applicable legislation.

Notes to Editors

1.     During suspension officers are not empowered to carry out the duties of a police officer and are required to surrender their warrant cards.

2.     Whilst suspended from duty officers will receive pay at the rate which applied at the time of suspension.

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