Today, Wednesday 17th December, Dr Gillian Fairfield has been appointed to run an independent review looking at what progress the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has made since Baroness Casey’s Review into Culture and Standards in the MPS in 2023.
Dr Fairfield said,
“I am delighted to have been asked to carry out this independent review of progress against the recommendations in Baroness Casey’s review of the MPS in 2023. I will not shy away from confronting the enormity of the challenges faced by the Metropolitan Police Service as I take on this incredibly important piece of work anchored in restoring public trust and confidence in policing in London.
“Two and a half years have passed since Baroness Casey laid bare her findings. This Review is the next step. I have been appointed by the Mayor and MPS Commissioner to run this review independently and intend to do this without fear or favour. I intend the Review to be ruthless in its approach, calling out areas of concern but acknowledging good practice and achievements. I will focus on making practical and helpful recommendations. These will be designed to promote good practice and ultimately ensure the MPS are able to gain the trust and confidence of the London communities they serve.
“I will be creating numerous opportunities to talk to people directly affected, both by the issues Baroness Casey explored and any later issues that have manifested within the MPS since 2023. I want to encourage people to come forward and speak to me and to my team and to reassure them that they will be treated with sensitivity and in confidence.
“We will be launching a call for evidence and testimony in January. I aim to report back to the Mayor and the MPS in Summer 2026.”