Bettison

[sybian]

This prize cunt has has now ducked out of the firing line and has quite his job.

[sybian]

Sorry dide't see the previous post.

[Trumo]

Bump.

 

The IPCC feel that Bettison's actions constituted gross misconduct.

 

IPCC hit out at Sir Norman Bettison over Hillsborough - ESPN FC

 

IPCC hit out at Bettison over Hillsborough

 

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has revealed that former chief constable Sir Norman Bettison would have a case to answer for gross misconduct regarding his dealings with his police authority following the publication of a damning report on the Hillsborough disaster if he was still a serving officer.

 

Sir Norman, who has always denied any wrongdoing, attempted to influence public perception as the West Yorkshire Police Authority was deciding whether to refer him to the IPCC following the Hillsborough Independent Panel report last year, the commission concluded.

 

The IPCC said: "While it was evident Sir Norman made no attempt to prevent the referral happening, the IPCC investigation concluded that he attempted to manipulate the public perception of the referral process for his own self-interest.''

 

The commission said its finding would justify Sir Norman's dismissal if he was still a serving chief constable, while adding that it independently investigated his actions in relation to the process by which complaints about his involvement in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster were referred to the commission.

 

"The IPCC concluded Sir Norman had a case to answer for discreditable conduct and abuse of authority, breaches which, if proven in a disciplinary hearing, would amount to gross misconduct as they would justify dismissal," the IPCC said in a statement on Thursday.

 

"However, as Sir Norman left the police service in October 2012 he cannot face a disciplinary hearing in which the evidence could be tested. Instead, the IPCC is publishing its findings for the public to judge.''

 

An investigation into Sir Norman's conduct in the period following the 1989 disaster, when he was involved in South Yorkshire Police's inquiry into what happened, is still ongoing.

 

IPCC deputy chair Deborah Glass said: "The Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath have become synonymous in the public consciousness with allegations of police attempts to cover up the truth, manipulate messages and deflect blame. Sir Norman is facing investigation in relation to allegations that he played a key part in this.

 

"We do not pre-judge the findings of that investigation. However, given the effect that those allegations have had on the public perception of him and policing generally, his attempts to manipulate and manage the perception of the referral of complaints about him, for his own self-interest, is particularly concerning. It is also conduct that falls far short of what should be expected of any chief constable.

 

"It was the IPCC's view at the start of the investigation, as it was the view of his Police Authority, that Sir Norman's actions, if proven, fell so far short of what is expected of a chief constable that dismissal would be justified. The evidence uncovered during the investigation supports that view. While we cannot bring this case to misconduct proceedings, we can publish the evidence and our conclusions, so that the public can judge for themselves. This case should also serve as a salutary reminder to chief officers everywhere of how much public confidence in policing is damaged when the conduct of leaders is called into question.''

 

Sir Norman resigned from his role as chief inspector with South Yorkshire Police in October, saying it was because the controversy had become a "distraction to policing in West Yorkshire''.

 

His involvement in the Hillsborough inquiry has provoked a number of allegations and criticism from the families of those who died which has followed him during his career, including a stint as the chief constable of Merseyside.

 

Following the publication of the Hillsborough Independent Panel Report last year, Sir Norman was referred to the IPCC over claims that he gave misleading information in the wake of the tragedy and that he tried to influence West Yorkshire Police Authority's decision-making process in relation to the referral.

[Beno]

The bastard knew this was coming, and that's why he resigned. Protects his pension and Knighthood and authorities won't be able to touch him now that he's no longer employed by the police.

Grade 'A' twat and liar - to think somebody on Merseyside made him our Chief Constable.:telloff:

[Barnesey]

I would like to think this isnt the end of it, that there may be some criminal charges in due course.

 

But i wont hold my breath

[LFC64]

He could still have his knighthood, John Moores honorary fellowship and his Queens 'whatever' police medal removed along with his reputation.

 

Unfortunately he's immune from prosecution and still draws his big fat pension from the public purse. But of course that's not the reason he retired.

[Guest San Don]

He could still have his knighthood, John Moores honorary fellowship and his Queens 'whatever' police medal removed along with his reputation.

 

Unfortunately he's immune from prosecution and still draws his big fat pension from the public purse. But of course that's not the reason he retired.

 

This.

[Tyler Durden]

So they've got their fall guy to take the blame but insulated from any punishment? Sounds about right.

[magicrat]

He could still have his knighthood, John Moores honorary fellowship and his Queens 'whatever' police medal removed along with his reputation.

 

Unfortunately he's immune from prosecution and still draws his big fat pension from the public purse. But of course that's not the reason he retired.

 

 

I don't think he is immune from prosecution if he has broken the law or any civil case . He can't be brought before police disiplinary commission because he is no longer in the police which is pretty obvious . Let's see what follows and hopefully he will have his knighthood stripped and end up in court.

[King Emlyn]

He's not immune from prosecution at all.

[Barrington Womble]

He's not immune from prosecution at all.

 

his pension is protected though, the cunt.

[norwichlfc]

his pension is protected though, the cunt.

 

They can claw some of it back

[clangers]

They can claw some of it back

 

Let's hope so, although the fact that he's resigned suggests he'll be largely protected.

 

What a complete **** he is as is his solicitor complaining how unreasonably the IPCC have behaved given that his client can no longer defend himself. His solicitor conveniently forgot to mention that if he'd been that keen to defend himself perhaps he shouldn't have resigned?

[index1000]

This massive twat is being used as a distraction. He was not at Hillsborough he is merely one of the establishment lapdogs used to perpetrate the cover-up and hide the guilty. That means he deserves all he has coming and more.

Let us not forget through that the Senior bastards on duty that day are still hiding in the shadows along with Sheffield Wednesday FC, Sheffied Council and the glorious bunch of pant shitting twats the Football Association.

[Son of L8]

The Beeb headline on this was "top officer rapped over Hillsborough". I misread the verb in that sentence initially, and thought the horrible cunt had actually got whats been coming to him...

[Tony Moanero]

I'd love to kick this cunt in the bollocks until he cried.

[Red_or_Dead]

I'd love to kick this cunt in the bollocks until he cried.

 

This.

 

Saw on the news today there were cameras at his house and his Mrs was outside and said "Sir Norman will not be making a comment". Fucking pathetic, can't even defend himself. Hope someone throws acid in his face.

[zigackly]

I'd love to kick this cunt in the bollocks until he cried.

 

He's definitely not immune from that.

[lifetime fan]

See his wife?

 

'Sir Norman won't be available to comment'.

 

Get that fucking knighthood off him double quick smart if only to piss that slag off, you can tell she's loving being 'Lady'.

 

That one sentence sums up perfectly what is so wrong with this country.

[gmac]

What the fuck is it with JMU. They have to be the first to strip the despicable cunt of his fucking award.

[navbasi]

e-petition

 

https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/47770

[Trumo]

LJMU have withdrawn Bettison's Honorary Fellowship.

 

Sir Norman Bettison: LJMU statement

 

In light of the conclusions published by the Independent Police Complaints Commission Report (28 March 2013), Liverpool John Moores University has withdrawn the Honorary Fellowship awarded to Sir Norman Bettison in 2004.

 

As previously stated the University would like to commend the families and friends of those who died in the Hillsborough tragedy for the dignity and fortitude they have shown during their lengthy campaign for justice.

 

For our previous statement, please click here

[SammyAftershave]

About fucking time.

[Bjornebye]

fucking wanker

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

LJMU have withdrawn Bettison's Honorary Fellowship.

 

Sir Norman Bettison: LJMU statement

 

Those wankers should never have had to have a petition pressuring them into this; they should have done it straight away (or never given it in the first place).