Chair of new Ethics Panel for policing in London elected

Lord Carlile of Berriew, QC, the former Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, has been appointed by Mayor of London Boris Johnson as chair of a new Ethics Panel for policing in London.

The Ethics Panel, which will complement the existing structures in place in the capital that oversee the way the city is policed, will examine issues of public concern around the ethics and quality of policing and make recommendations. This will help to provide reassurance and boost public confidence in policing – a key challenge that the Mayor has set for the Met. The role of the Chair will be to act as an independent, public-facing figurehead to lead the work of the Ethics Panel.

The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Stephen Greenhalgh said: ‘I am delighted that someone with the seniority and expertise of Lord Carlile has agreed to serve London in this way. This new panel will be truly independent and will offer advice on ethical issues that will help the Mayor’s Office in its role to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Met and to boost public confidence in policing.