19 November 2008

IPCC content for Merseyside Police to continue investigating BNP issue

The Independent Police Complaints Commission received a voluntary referral today (Wednesday 19 November) from Merseyside Police relating to a serving police officer whose name appeared on a published list of apparent members of the British National Party.

On the basis of an assessment of the documentation referred, the IPCC has decided that it does not need to be involved in an investigation into this matter.

Ms Naseem Malik, IPCC Commissioner for the North West, said: “I have every confidence that Merseyside Police will investigate this matter thoroughly. The national policies are clear that membership of the BNP is incompatible with the requirements of the role of a police officer and I know Merseyside Police will act robustly if necessary.”

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