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<p>Following Sir Richard Henriques’ review in 2016 of the handling of Operation Midland,
the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) referred a number of allegations to the then
Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).</p><p>On 7 October 2019, the Independent
Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) published the report of its investigation into three
of the officers involved in Operation Midland. This report includes learning recommendations
for a number of bodies, including the IOPC itself.</p><p>Having an effective police
watchdog to investigate allegations of wrongdoing is crucial to public confidence.
The Government welcomes recent improvements by IOPC and further plans to improve.
The Government will also introduce major reforms in early 2020, aimed at increasing
the effectiveness, accountability and proportionality of the police complaints and
discipline systems.</p><p>At the Home Secretary’s request, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector
of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) are carrying out an inspection
of the MPS to ensure learning from Sir Richard’s report and the IOPC’s investigation
has been taken on board. The Government will decide whether any further steps are
necessary following publication of HMICFRS’ report.</p>
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