The Mayor will appear before the London Assembly tomorrow to answer questions related to the resignation of former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Dame Cressida Dick.
In March 2022, former Home Secretary Priti Patel MP commissioned Sir Tom Winsor to conduct a review of the circumstances surrounding the departure of the former Commissioner.
In his report, Sir Tom suggested that the Mayor acted outside of the established statutory procedure, contrary to the wider legislative scheme and not in accordance with due process.
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee used its statutory powers to issue a summons notice, requiring Sadiq Khan attend to answer questions about his actions in relation to the resignation of Dame Cressida.
It is the first time Mr Khan has been summonsed in his capacity as occupant of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
The guests are:
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and occupant of MOPAC
- Sir Tom Winsor, former HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 16 November 2022 from 10am, in The Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Read the agenda papers.
- Susan Hall AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the Police and Crime Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For more information, please contact Emma Bowden in the Assembly Media Office on 07849 303897. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer.