MSPs back bill to sack politicians for misconduct
Holyrood debates a new recall bill allowing MSPs to be sacked for misconduct. Scotland risks being the only UK nation without a recall system if the legislation fails.
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Police officer's sex admission in Claudia Lawrence case
A serving police officer faces gross misconduct charges after admitting he would have sexual relations with a key suspect in the Claudia Lawrence disappearance case, exposing troubling conduct within the investigation.
Police officer fired for gym and golf during work hours
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after being caught using work-from-home privileges for personal leisure activities including gym workouts and golf, while claiming to be on duty.
Police face misconduct hearing over Kelly Faiers death probe
Two police officers from Avon and Somerset face disciplinary proceedings over alleged failures in investigating the death of Kelly Faiers, who was found with fatal injuries in 2021.
Royal Navy officer faces misconduct allegations after police probe
A senior Royal Navy officer is under investigation for alleged gross misconduct following a criminal probe that saw three police officers disciplined for their handling of the case.
Scottish Greens: Probe Brits in Israeli military for war crimes
Maggie Chapman MSP calls for immediate action against UK nationals serving in Israeli military units amid Gaza conflict allegations
Police officer guilty in 'daft cow' bus arrest misconduct case
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after being recorded calling a mother a 'daft cow' during a controversial bus arrest in south London. The disciplinary panel heard disturbing details of the incident that has
Over 100 police officers barred or sacked in misconduct crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how police forces across England and Wales are removing officers involved in serious misconduct, with domestic abuse and sexual offences among top concerns.
Police officer dismissed over inappropriate relationship
PC John Edwards dismissed from South Wales Police following gross misconduct hearing over relationship with domestic abuse victim in Merthyr Tydfil
Sussex Police officers face misconduct hearing
Two Sussex Police officers are set to appear before a misconduct panel following allegations of excessive force during an arrest in Peacehaven, East Sussex.
Labour MSP suspended over Holyrood harassment claims
Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended from the party following serious harassment allegations made by a female Holyrood staff member, prompting an internal investigation.
Police Officer Sacked for Failing to Investigate Theft
A Cambridgeshire police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after neglecting to investigate a theft from Christchurch, Cambridge, and providing false evidence to cover his failure.
Scottish Tory exodus: Douglas Ross and senior MSPs quit Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
NYC teacher arrested over alleged student relationship
A New York City high school teacher has been arrested and charged after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Shocking details emerge as authorities investigate.
SNP Minister Quits After Alleged Assault by Tory MSP
Scottish Parliament in crisis as SNP's Gillian Mackay resigns, claiming she was 'assaulted' by Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr following a foul-mouthed tirade over a proposed seagull protection law. The shocking incident exposes deep fractures at Holyrood.
Scotland's 'Not Proven' Verdict Faces Historic Abolition Vote
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
Nurse struck off after affair with teenage stepson exposed
A registered nurse from the UK has been removed from the nursing register after a tribunal found her guilty of a professional misconduct for engaging in an illicit relationship with her teenage stepson, a scandal that has rocked the medical community.
SNP Minister: Starmer 'Dancing to Tory Tune' on Devolution
Scotland's Drugs and Alcohol Minister launches a blistering attack on the Labour leader, claiming his stance on devolution aligns with the Conservatives and undermines Scottish interests.
Met Police detective cleared in beach sex misconduct probe
A Metropolitan Police detective has been exonerated following a high-profile internal investigation into allegations of engaging in sexual activity on a Dorset beach. The officer, suspended since July 2023, has been cleared of all gross misconduct charges
Two Cleveland Police officers sacked for gross misconduct
Two Cleveland Police officers have been dismissed for gross misconduct after a disciplinary panel found them guilty of multiple professional standard breaches, including unauthorised database searches.
Barrister Ben Stokes Disbarred for Professional Misconduct
Prominent barrister Ben Stokes has been disbarred by a disciplinary tribunal for serious professional misconduct, including misleading his chambers and failing to repay a £25,000 loan, ending his legal career.
Nine Metropolitan Police Officers Suspended in Misconduct Probe
Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers suspended amid serious misconduct allegations, raising fresh concerns about standards and accountability in Britain's largest police force.
Police officer in affair with boss and drug kingpin avoids hearing
A 25-year-old rookie Metropolitan Police officer, who had an affair with her married boss and later dated a convicted drug kingpin, has avoided a misconduct hearing after resigning from the force.
Hertfordshire Police Officer Sacked for Racist Remarks
A Hertfordshire police constable has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct for making racist and offensive comments about a colleague. The disciplinary panel heard the remarks were recorded without the officer's knowledge.
Police Officer Dismissed Over Victim Relationship
A Hertfordshire constable has been fired for gross misconduct after forming an improper relationship with a domestic abuse victim he was assigned to protect.
Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident
Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.
Met Officer Sacked for Lying About Cannabis Smell
PC Stuart Hooper was found guilty of gross misconduct after a tribunal ruled he lied about smelling cannabis to justify an unlawful stop of two men in Epping Forest. The officer has been dismissed without notice.
Suspended Labour MSP Charged Over Secret Toilet Camera
Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth faces criminal charges after allegedly planting a hidden camera in a toilet facility, leading to his suspension from the party and a major political scandal.
Scottish Labour in police probe over Holyrood data breach
Scottish Labour officials at Holyrood are under police investigation following serious allegations of a data protection breach involving parliamentary email accounts.
City Lawyer Struck Off For Falsifying Timesheets
A high-flying solicitor at a prestigious London law firm has been struck off after a disciplinary tribunal found he fabricated hundreds of work hours to fraudulently secure a partnership promotion.
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