The force said the alleged comments are “wholly unacceptable”, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct
One of Britain's most senior-ranking police figures has been referred to a watchdog following claims he labelled the “bulk” of rape complaints as “regretful sex”.
Sir Stephen , who stepped down from the position of Chief Constable at Police Scotland in December 2015, was Deputy Commissioner at the time and would soon become Acting Commissioner of the Met Police. Met Police Deputy Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens said: “Rape is a horrific offence that has a devastating and lasting impact. The comments included in the Operation Soteria Bluestone report are wholly unacceptable.
Findings from Operation Soteria declared some officers “displayed a culture of disbelieving victims”.
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