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Met Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, High Court rules

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High Court rules Met Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance.

Decision could have implications for sacking of police officers accused of misconduct.

Sergeant Lino Di Maria had his vetting removed because of sexual assault allegations.

He brought a legal challenge to the court claiming the process was unlawful.

Commissioner Mark Rowley warned the ruling left policing in a "hopeless position".

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