On November 8, an independent report by Sir Richard Henriques QC was published on Operation Midland, the name given to the Metropolitan Police’s investigation of allegations of sexual abuse which failed to identify any wrong-doing and brought immense distress to many people, including Lord Bramall and Lord Brittan (and to the latter’s widow after his death).
Little has been heard from the Metropolitan Police about how they intend to ensure that their gross errors are never repeated. Alistair Lexden called attention to the need for action at oral question time in the Lords on December 8.
He suggested that a binding police code of conduct should be introduced. Follow the link to read his comments… theyworkforyou