Summary
A former 999 call-handler, Issy Vine, reported her colleague to the Metropolitan Police (Met) for making offensive comments. Although the colleague was initially fired for misconduct, he was reinstated after an appeal, prompting Ms. Vine to sue the Met, claiming constructive dismissal.
Key Facts
- Issy Vine reported a Met Police colleague for making offensive remarks about a rape victim and immigrants.
- The colleague was initially fired for gross misconduct in November 2023.
- Following an appeal, the colleague was reinstated with a warning instead of dismissal.
- Ms. Vine is suing the Met, claiming constructive dismissal, which means she felt forced to leave her job.
- Ms. Vine accused the Met of not supporting whistleblowers and called for meaningful changes within the force.
- The incident took place one month after a report critiquing the Met for institutional sexism, racism, and homophobia.
- Ms. Vine sent an open letter to Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley demanding improvements.
- The Met acknowledged the comments were unacceptable but stated the misconduct process was thoroughly reviewed.
