R, R (On the Application Of) v The National Police Chief's Council & Anor

Mr Adam Straw (instructed by Sonn Macmillan Walker) for the Claimant Mr Jason Beer QC and Mr Robert Talalay (instructed by Directorate of Legal Service, Metropolitan Police) for the First Defendant Ms Kate Gallafent QC and Mr Christopher Knight (instructed by Government Legal Department) for the Second Defendant and Third Interested Party Hearing date: 17th July 2017 ____________________

We therefore note the observations that have been made. We have given them close attention. We have considered them from the perspective of fairness and the overriding objective. We have taken them into account when considering appropriate relief. They do not however otherwise affect our analysis or conclusions.

Note 1 See paragraph [9] above. There is some uncertainty as to the precise version of the policy which was in force at the time. Given that it has not been argued that there is any material difference between the different versions we proceed upon the basis that we have referred to the correct version. [Back]

Note 2 The Claimant points out that this is an error and refers to Schedule 1 to the 1975 Order. [Back]

Note 3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/police-workforce-england-and-wales-31-march-2015/police-workforce-england-and-wales-31-march-2015 [Back]