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| Ex-Police Federation chairman John Apter faces gross misconduct case | Ex-Police Federation chairman John Apter faces gross misconduct case |
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| John Apter became the Police Federation's national chairman in 2018 | John Apter became the Police Federation's national chairman in 2018 |
| The former national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales is to face gross misconduct proceedings following an investigation into two allegations of sexual assault. | The former national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales is to face gross misconduct proceedings following an investigation into two allegations of sexual assault. |
| John Apter was suspended from his federation role and as an officer at Hampshire Constabulary in 2021. | John Apter was suspended from his federation role and as an officer at Hampshire Constabulary in 2021. |
| A criminal inquiry into the claims has been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). | A criminal inquiry into the claims has been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). |
| But the police watchdog said he would face a misconduct hearing by his force. | But the police watchdog said he would face a misconduct hearing by his force. |
| The former constable, who retired last year, was suspended in December 2021 amid accusations over his conduct on four occasions late that year, including at a bravery awards ceremony. | The former constable, who retired last year, was suspended in December 2021 amid accusations over his conduct on four occasions late that year, including at a bravery awards ceremony. |
| 'Full explanation' | 'Full explanation' |
| The CPS said it had decided not to bring charges of sexual assault because prosecution thresholds had not been met. | The CPS said it had decided not to bring charges of sexual assault because prosecution thresholds had not been met. |
| In a statement, it said: "We have carefully reviewed evidence relating to two allegations of sexual assault following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct [IOPC]. | In a statement, it said: "We have carefully reviewed evidence relating to two allegations of sexual assault following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct [IOPC]. |
| "The case failed to meet our legal test for a prosecution. | "The case failed to meet our legal test for a prosecution. |
| "The complainants have received a full explanation in writing and have been informed of the victims' right to review." | "The complainants have received a full explanation in writing and have been informed of the victims' right to review." |
| The IOPC, which originally investigated the sexual assault allegations and sent files to the CPS, said it had found an "indication of gross misconduct". | The IOPC, which originally investigated the sexual assault allegations and sent files to the CPS, said it had found an "indication of gross misconduct". |
| It said the case involved potential breaches of police standards over authority and respect, equality and diversity and also conduct. | It said the case involved potential breaches of police standards over authority and respect, equality and diversity and also conduct. |
| It said Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was arranging a misconduct hearing. | It said Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was arranging a misconduct hearing. |
| Mr Apter, who had a 30-year police career, chaired Hampshire Police Federation from 2010 and the national federation from 2018. | Mr Apter, who had a 30-year police career, chaired Hampshire Police Federation from 2010 and the national federation from 2018. |
| Chairpersons and other officials do their work alongside their duties as full-time police officers and are expected to return to service if required, according to the Police Federation website. | Chairpersons and other officials do their work alongside their duties as full-time police officers and are expected to return to service if required, according to the Police Federation website. |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Winchester | Winchester |
| Police Federation | Police Federation |
| Hampshire | |
| Hampshire Constabulary | Hampshire Constabulary |