Lady Angiolini confirmed that this measure is being introduced in England, saying that—
“Certainly, with the benefit of looking at different circumstances and widening the issues that the committee is considering, it would seem to me to be appropriate, albeit in very few cases, for the chief constable to have such a power”.iCriminal Justice Committee, Official Report, 16 May 2024, cols 2 and 14.
The Cabinet Secretary told the Committee that she is “considering” the proposal that the Chief Constable should have a power of summary dismissal in the most egregious cases, adding, “We will do some further work on it during the summer”.iiCriminal Justice Committee, Official Report, 29 May 2024, col 12.