 oversees most hearings for officers accused of serious wrongdoing. He and Andy Marsh, head of the College of Policing, have complained that they are lumbered with officers they would have sacked.However, the federation, which represents more than){kind=link}
Rank-and-file police have accused chief constables of trying to set up kangaroo courts to sack rogue officers in an effort to salvage their reputation over misconduct scandals.
The Police Federation of England and Wales said it had “grave concerns” about demands by senior figures that they have the final say on the fate of officers found guilty of misconduct.
Sir Mark Rowley, the new Metropolitan Police commissioner, has said his hands are tied under the present system, in which an independent, legally qualified chairman or chairwoman (LQC) oversees most hearings for officers accused of serious wrongdoing. He and Andy Marsh, head of the College of Policing, have complained that they are lumbered with officers they would have sacked.
However, the federation, which represents more than 130,000 constables, sergeants and inspectors, said the process was fairer and more transparent under LQCs, introduced in 2016.
Phil Jones, the federation’s lead on conduct and performance, said reform could lead to kangaroo courts.