Key Procedural Breaches

a. Failure to Investigate the Equality Act 2010 Violations

If a disabled individual has fedz at a #Safeguarding meeting (SAB) this  places the Metropolitan Police under additional obligations to ensure non discrimination and reasonable adjustments during their dealings. 

The investigation fails to consider the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

The police were required to account for the heightened risk to Mr Hanson during his detention, particularly given his vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

b. Failure to Address Disclosure Issues

The attached disclosure schedules  highlight unused material that could undermine the officers’ credibility and support Mr Hanson’s case. 

The lack of proper disclosure is contrary to Criminal Procedure Rules, Part 15, which mandates the prosecution disclose all material that might undermine their case.

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