Written question asked by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will initiate a review of the case of former Detective-Sergeant Peter Williams, of the South East Regional Crime Squad.

Answer: Mr. Kilfoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will initiate a review of the case of former Detective Sergeant Peter Williams, of the south-east regional crime squad. [160374] Mr. Charles Clarke: The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that former Detective Sergeant Peter Williams, of the south-east regional crime squad, was dismissed from the Metropolitan Police service on 15 September 1999, having been found guilty of a number of disciplinary offences. The disciplinary action taken against Mr. Williams was under the Police (Discipline) Regulations 1985. Under these regulations, a police officer found guilty of disciplinary offences has a right of appeal to the Secretary of State. Mr. Williams has not chosen to appeal against the offences for which he has been found guilty. The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that there is no intention to review the case of former Detective Sergeant Peter Williams.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c82W; 160374
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Dismissal Metropolitan Police Williams, Peter
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