Kaba Case Halted by New Legal Standard | London News

The officer who shot Chris Kaba in 2022 may now avoid misconduct proceedings thanks to a government overhaul of police use-of-force review standards—now matching criminal law thresholds, meaning actions not criminalized can’t be deemed misconduct. After being cleared of murder, Sgt. Martyn Blake’s case was paused by the IOPC awaiting this change, and they now believe it shouldn’t proceed—though they’ll consult with Kaba’s family, who argue for exceptions. This shift could affect dozens of similar cases, with officials claiming it ensures fairness and prevents unjust dismissals, while the Met supports the new rules and anonymity protections for firearms officers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da6319c1bb2f9e47