18 h. ago Police chief who refused to quit over lies that led to ban on Israeli football fans 'may sue for constructive dismissal and six

The West Midlands chief constable was allowed to depart with his full pension by the area's police and crimecommissioner (PCC), who even praised his 'honour' in stepping down.

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28 h. ago Police chief who refused to quit over lies that led to ban on Irsaeli football fans 'may sue for constructive dismissal and six

The West Midlands chief constable was allowed to depart with his full pension by the area's police and crimecommissioner (PCC), who even praised his 'honour' in stepping down.

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33 h. ago Police chief retires after blaming AI for scandal over Israeli football fan ban

The Home Secretary said Craig Guildford has ‘done the right thing’ after an investigation unearthed a ‘catalogue of failings' that 'harmed trust’ in the force

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34 h. ago West Midlands police chief steps down after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Craig Guildford’s retirement comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify banCraig Guildford has announced his retirement as chief constable of West Midlands police, after an official inquiry found his force used “exaggerated and untrue” intelligence to justify a ban on fans of an Israeli football team.The pressure on one of Britain’s most senior chief constables had been intense after the basis for his force’s claims about the ban unravelled and the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said she had no confidence in him. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago West Midlands police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row

Craig Guildford’s exit comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify banCraig Guildford is to retire as chief constable of West Midlands police, the Guardian understands.His departure comes after an official inquiry found his force used “exaggerated and untrue” intelligence to justify a ban on Israeli football fans. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago West Midlands police chief to retire after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Craig Guildford’s exit comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify banCraig Guildford is to retire as chief constable of West Midlands police, the Guardian understands.His departure comes after an official inquiry found his force used “exaggerated and untrue” intelligence to justify a ban on fans of an Israeli football team. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago The Jeremy Corbyn supporting lawyer who is the only person who can sack under fire West Midlands Police chief

Simon Foster is the only man with the power to dismiss the West Midlands Police chief, but has so far declined to do so in the face of significant pressure.

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3 d. ago Shameless! Scathing report condemns West Midlands Police's lies over its call to ban Israeli football fans as Home Secretary says she's lost confidence in under

It is the first time in more than 20 years that a Home Secretary has put such pressure on the head of a police force to go, a move which received widespread cross-party support.

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3 d. ago How can he cling on? West Midlands Police chief 'refuses to quit' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban despite losing the confidence of Shabana Mahmood

The force has come under intense scrutiny after supporters of the Israeli football team were barred from travelling to the football match at Villa Park in Birmingham last November.

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3 d. ago Police chief behind Maccabi supporters ban is victim of ‘a witch hunt’ says local MP

Calls for the West Midlands Police chief behind a ban on Israeli football fans attending a game in the UK last year to step down are ‘a witch hunt’, a local MP has said.

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3 d. ago Home secretary says she has lost confidence in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Statement by Shabana Mahmood is blow to Craig Guildford’s chances of remaining West Midlands police chief constable UK politics live – latest updatesThe home secretary has said she has lost confidence in the West Midlands chief constable after a “damning” report into a ban on Israeli fans from a football game in Birmingham.The inquiry, which was ordered by Shabana Mahmood and carried out by the policing inspectorate His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, found the force made a series of errors in how it gathered and handled intelligence. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Police crime panel Chair warns chief constable's head could be 'on the chopping block' over a ban on Israeli football fans travelling to Birmingham

Suky Samra chaired the confirmation meeting at which the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel endorsed Craig Guildford as the West Midland force's new chief constable in 2022.

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7 d. ago Shabana Mahmood 'knew of plan to ban Israeli fans EIGHT days earlier than she claimed

New evidence casting doubts over Shabana Mahmood's claims that she did not have enough time to overturn a controversial ban on Israeli football fans has been uncovered by the MOS.

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1 week ago Police chief 'must be sacked' over claims force 'scraped' Google to justify ban on Israeli football fans after pressure from pro

Craig Guildford, who heads West Midlands Police, has been warned his position is 'untenable' in the wake of an extraordinary Commons committee hearing.

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1 week ago West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’

Police leaders defend position after being recalled to give further evidence in second hearing to home affairs committeePolice chiefs facing scrutiny over a decision to ban fans of an Israeli football team from attending a match in Birmingham have insisted the move was not politically influenced.West Midlands police (WMP) leaders defended their position at the home affairs committee on Tuesday after being recalled to give further evidence over the decision to ban fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa on 6 November. Continue reading...

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