Police investigations and the role of the CPS

The Commons Home Affairs Committee says the Metropolitan Police Service was wrong to be influenced by a fear of "media criticism and public cynicism" in its handling of the Lord Brittan case. It says this is not a proper basis for police decisions on whether to proceed with an investigation, which should be considered in … Show more

The Commons Home Affairs Committee says the Metropolitan Police Service was wrong to be influenced by a fear of "media criticism and public cynicism" in its handling of the Lord Brittan case. It says this is not a proper basis for police decisions on whether to proceed with an investigation, which should be considered in a wholly objective manner, based solely on the evidence. The Committee believes that errors of judgement were made in this case and that the MPS should take steps to ensure that its future decision-making is not influenced improperly by its perceptions of potential public criticism. Government and CPS responses CPS Response: Police investigations and the role of the CPS Met Police Response: Police investigations and the role of the CPS [Inquiry previously named 'The Investigation into the late Lord Brittan'] Show less