PC PC 'Sir' Ian Blair branded a racist

Mikeuk · 26-06-2008, 07:46 AM

Scotland Yard chief Sir Ian Blair faces race discrimination claim by senior colleague - Telegraph

Scotland Yard chief Sir Ian Blair faces race discrimination claim by senior colleague

By Richard Edwards, Crime Correspondent
Last Updated: 8:06PM BST 25/06/2008

Scotland Yard chief Sir Ian Blair is facing a leadership crisis as Britain's top Asian policeman prepares to sue him for racial discrimination.
Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur, one of Sir Ian's most senior colleagues and formerly a close ally, has drawn up legal documents claiming he has been humiliated, undermined and subjugated by the Metropolitan Police.
He is understood to allege that he was silenced over his concerns about the 42-day detention debate and sidelined by Sir Ian in key decisions.
One senior colleague said relations between the two have become so bad that they will not speak to each other - an accusation denied by Sir Ian.
Mr Ghaffur, who is in charge of planning security at the London 2012 Olympics, is said to believe that his poor treatment has undermined his role in preparations for the Games.
The dramatic developments have sent shock waves through Scotland Yard and amongst senior officers nationwide.
The past few years of Sir Ian's reign as Commissioner have been beset with infighting amongst senior officers. But one source said there was now "open warfare" at the top ranks of Scotland Yard.
The embattled Commissioner was separately accused earlier this week of sidelining black and Asian detectives to surround himself with a "golden circle" of handpicked favourites.
Commander Shabir Hussain told an employment tribunal he was effectively victimised because Sir Ian used his "very significant influence" to earmark his chosen officers for promotion at the cost of other candidates.
The mounting crisis for the Scotland Yard chief also comes as the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, who was shot dead in a bungled anti-terrorism operation three years ago, looms over the Met. It is due to be heard in September.
It is understood there are four main issues that have prompted Mr Ghaffur to take action against Sir Ian, the Metropolitan Police Authority and its chairman, Len Duvall.
They included a failure to renew his five-year contract - due to end in March 2009 - when other officers of a similar level have had theirs renewed. The Assistant Commissioner was given a one-year contract.
Mr Ghaffur is also understood to allege Sir Ian has excluded him from key Olympic security planning meetings, and he claims he was allegedly browbeaten to keep quiet about his reservations that new laws to detain terror suspects for 42 days were unnecessary.
Because of these matters, he says his relationship with Sir Ian has broken down, a source said.
Mr Ghaffur has employed a senior barrister to draw up legal papers. He is now in the final stages of considering whether to formally submit them to the force and commence an employment tribunal claim.
The National Black Police Association has backed Mr Ghaffur in his plans and president Ali Dizaei said he was aware of the chief's concerns.
He said: "It will be a sad day for the police service if one of the UK's most respected senior ethnic minority police officers is forced to challenge his treatment in court.
"The negative effect of such an action on recruitment and on trust and confidence in policing, in particular with minority ethnic communities, will be significant and cannot be under-estimated."
Mr Ghaffur, who was at the Association of Chief Police Officers annual conference in Liverpool yesterday speaking about the Olympics, refused to comment but did not deny the claims.
"I'm not able to say a word. I cannot comment," he said.
A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: "The Metropolitan Police Service is unaware that an employment tribunal application has been served or is in the process of preparation. If it is we regret and are disappointed that Assistant Commission Tarique Ghaffur has chosen to pursue such a course. AC Ghaffur is a respected senior police officer who has achieved a great deal. We have respect for his experience, skills and achievements. We are keen to listen to any concerns that he has and attempt to resolve them with him.
"Any suggestion that the Commissioner will not speak to AC Ghaffur is absolutely untrue."
Sir Ian and the Met also deny the allegations made by Mr Hussain at his ongoing discrimation tribunal.
Another Scotland Yard source defended Sir Ian.
"He has his critics but I do not believe he is a racist," he said. "On the one hand he is accused of being politically correct and on the other he is accused of racial discrimination. It does not add up."

Mikeuk · 26-06-2008, 07:48 AM

Oh dear.

As I've said before, those who live by the PC sword die by the PC sword.

Or in the case of the slimy murderous traitor Blair somebody should sit on him while someone else - preferably Brazilian - blows his brains out.

HighlandFP · 26-06-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote: "The National Black Police Association has backed Mr Ghaffur in his plans and president Ali Dizaei said he was aware of the chief's concerns. "

What is The National White Police Association saying about this?

HighlandFP · 26-06-2008, 11:43 PM

In a heroic endevour to find the National White Police Association I weent to the
National Black Police Association UK - NBPA

It says: "The definition of "Black" does not refer to skin colour."

So there.

Mikeuk · 27-06-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighlandFP

In a heroic endevour to find the National White Police Association I weent to the
National Black Police Association UK - NBPA

It says: "The definition of "Black" does not refer to skin colour."

So there.

They're probably referring to their evil black hearts.

Mikeuk · 27-06-2008, 09:01 AM

I wouldn't normally have much sympathy for somebody like Ghaffur and what he is up to, but the more I see that he is standing up to the murderous bully Blair the more I am beginning to warm to him.

After all, the Bishop of Rochester has proveed that courageous Asians can be preferable to slimy degenerate whites.

Perhaps that may be our destiny in this country. It's obvious that the British 'race' is finished, anyway. Maybe the decent Brits need new Oriental masters.

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Sir Ian Blair warns Muslim race row officer to step into line

By Stephen Wright and Charlotte Gill

Sir Ian Blair publicly warned the country’s top Muslim police officer to step into line yesterday over his racial discrimination claims.

The Scotland Yard Commissioner said every member of his force must ‘work to my direction’ or be dealt with ‘robustly and quickly’.

Sir Ian spoke out before holding crisis talks with Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur who, according to friends, is on the brink of launching a claim for compensation at an employment tribunal.

Mr Ghaffur has the backing of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), who say Mr Ghaffur was treated 'extremely poorly'.

In a strongly-worded statement, Sir Ian – regarded by his critics as the country’s most politically correct police chief – defended his record on diversity.

He told a meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority that any suggestion he would not speak to Mr Ghaffur was ‘complete nonsense’.

‘I believe I have a long, honourable and occasionally blood-stained record on the championing of diversity – not perfect but always principled and persistent,’ said Sir Ian.

‘I hope that this will be resolved satisfactorily between us but will state here publicly that every member of the Met works to my direction and must meet my reasonable requirements. Any other position is impossible. If that does not occur, I will deal with the matter robustly and quickly. I look to the support of the authority to that end.’

Mr Ghaffur, who has consulted a top QC, reportedly feels he has been sidelined by Sir Ian, who switched him to a less prestigious job after the two men clashed bitterly two years ago.

He is said to feel his role as head of security preparations for the 2012 Olympics has also been undermined. He also complains that his contract was renewed for only one year, unlike fellow top-level officers.

Members of the NBPA last night backed Mr Ghaffur and called on Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to intervene in the row.

Mr Ghaffur revealed documents supporting his claim of racial discrimination to a meeting of the NBPA executive.

The group, led by Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei, said it was 'totally and utterly convinced' the claim was legitimate. Among the documents were believed to be allegations of victimisation by Commissioner Sir Ian Blair and Police Authority chair Len Duvall.

An NBPA spokesman said: 'The National Black Police Association have held a formal meeting with Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur.

'Having reviewed the evidence we are astonished at the amount of material which was presented to us in support of his case. Assistant Commissioner Ghaffur appears to have been treated extremely poorly.

'We are totally and utterly convinced of the legitimacy of this claim and will be fully supporting Mr Ghaffur with regard to this matter, together with the 43 local BPAs around the country. We are calling for an immediate intervention at a senior governmental level to prevent this dispute escalating.'

News that £180,000-a-year Mr Ghaffur was in the final stages of launching an action emerged on Wednesday, although he denied being behind the leak.

Senior officers accused the National Black Police Association, which has publicly backed Mr Ghaffur’s claim, of being responsible.

One source said: ‘There was nothing accidental about this leak. It was bully-boy tactics.’

Despite Sir Ian’s warning, Mr Ghaffur appeared firm in his resolve to keep his grip on overseeing security for the Olympics.

He said: ‘I have the great privilege in working with hundreds of police officers in making London safer. Those officers day in and day out are brilliant. I have a great privilege working with communities and I’ve done a great amount in relation to the Olympics so I intend to continue doing that.’

It is the second time this week that a senior officer has levelled claims of racism against the Metropolitan Police. Commander Shabir Hussain, 45, accused Sir Ian of excluding black and Asian detectives in favour of a ‘golden circle’ of white officers.

What does Blair mean by a 'blood-stained record on the championing of diversity'. Does he mean that the murdered - presumably mixed-race - Brazilian was privileged to be selected for death? I suppose it would have been unforgivably racist if a white Englishman had robbed him of his posthumous fame.

Gramboy2 · 27-06-2008, 12:08 PM

Has a spokesman for the 'National White Policemens Association' made any comment yet.

Oop's sorry that organisation can't be allowed - too racist you know!!

Vortex · 27-06-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gramboy2

Has a spokesman for the 'National White Policemens Association' made any comment yet.

Oop's sorry that organisation can't be allowed - too racist you know!!

I think this is priceless! The most PC copper in the land and Nu Labour toady being a victim of the same puerile legislation and sentiments he himself endorses. All in all its turning into a very satisfactory Friday night. Cheers folks!

whiteandproud14 · 28-07-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikeuk

Oh dear.

As I've said before, those who live by the PC sword die by the PC sword.

Or in the case of the slimy murderous traitor Blair somebody should sit on him while someone else - preferably Brazilian - blows his brains out.

Mind if I ask why you have a picture of a convicted terrorist as your avatar?

Vortex · 28-07-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteandproud14

Mind if I ask why you have a picture of a convicted terrorist as your avatar?

Maybe because he sings a lovely duet with SA Communist Party leader Jo Slovo?

26-06-2008, 07:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mikeuk Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fareham Posts: 5,761 Party: Conservatives	PC PC 'Sir' Ian Blair branded a racist Scotland Yard chief Sir Ian Blair faces race discrimination claim by senior colleague - Telegraph Scotland Yard chief Sir Ian Blair faces race discrimination claim by senior colleague By Richard Edwards, Crime Correspondent Last Updated: 8:06PM BST 25/06/2008 Scotland Yard chief Sir Ian Blair is facing a leadership crisis as Britain's top Asian policeman prepares to sue him for racial discrimination. Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur, one of Sir Ian's most senior colleagues and formerly a close ally, has drawn up legal documents claiming he has been humiliated, undermined and subjugated by the Metropolitan Police. He is understood to allege that he was silenced over his concerns about the 42-day detention debate and sidelined by Sir Ian in key decisions. One senior colleague said relations between the two have become so bad that they will not speak to each other - an accusation denied by Sir Ian. Mr Ghaffur, who is in charge of planning security at the London 2012 Olympics, is said to believe that his poor treatment has undermined his role in preparations for the Games. The dramatic developments have sent shock waves through Scotland Yard and amongst senior officers nationwide. The past few years of Sir Ian's reign as Commissioner have been beset with infighting amongst senior officers. But one source said there was now "open warfare" at the top ranks of Scotland Yard. The embattled Commissioner was separately accused earlier this week of sidelining black and Asian detectives to surround himself with a "golden circle" of handpicked favourites. Commander Shabir Hussain told an employment tribunal he was effectively victimised because Sir Ian used his "very significant influence" to earmark his chosen officers for promotion at the cost of other candidates. The mounting crisis for the Scotland Yard chief also comes as the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, who was shot dead in a bungled anti-terrorism operation three years ago, looms over the Met. It is due to be heard in September. It is understood there are four main issues that have prompted Mr Ghaffur to take action against Sir Ian, the Metropolitan Police Authority and its chairman, Len Duvall. They included a failure to renew his five-year contract - due to end in March 2009 - when other officers of a similar level have had theirs renewed. The Assistant Commissioner was given a one-year contract. Mr Ghaffur is also understood to allege Sir Ian has excluded him from key Olympic security planning meetings, and he claims he was allegedly browbeaten to keep quiet about his reservations that new laws to detain terror suspects for 42 days were unnecessary. Because of these matters, he says his relationship with Sir Ian has broken down, a source said. Mr Ghaffur has employed a senior barrister to draw up legal papers. He is now in the final stages of considering whether to formally submit them to the force and commence an employment tribunal claim. The National Black Police Association has backed Mr Ghaffur in his plans and president Ali Dizaei said he was aware of the chief's concerns. He said: "It will be a sad day for the police service if one of the UK's most respected senior ethnic minority police officers is forced to challenge his treatment in court. "The negative effect of such an action on recruitment and on trust and confidence in policing, in particular with minority ethnic communities, will be significant and cannot be under-estimated." Mr Ghaffur, who was at the Association of Chief Police Officers annual conference in Liverpool yesterday speaking about the Olympics, refused to comment but did not deny the claims. "I'm not able to say a word. I cannot comment," he said. A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: "The Metropolitan Police Service is unaware that an employment tribunal application has been served or is in the process of preparation. If it is we regret and are disappointed that Assistant Commission Tarique Ghaffur has chosen to pursue such a course. AC Ghaffur is a respected senior police officer who has achieved a great deal. We have respect for his experience, skills and achievements. We are keen to listen to any concerns that he has and attempt to resolve them with him. "Any suggestion that the Commissioner will not speak to AC Ghaffur is absolutely untrue." Sir Ian and the Met also deny the allegations made by Mr Hussain at his ongoing discrimation tribunal. Another Scotland Yard source defended Sir Ian. "He has his critics but I do not believe he is a racist," he said. "On the one hand he is accused of being politically correct and on the other he is accused of racial discrimination. It does not add up."

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26-06-2008, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mikeuk Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fareham Posts: 5,761 Party: Conservatives	Oh dear. As I've said before, those who live by the PC sword die by the PC sword. Or in the case of the slimy murderous traitor Blair somebody should sit on him while someone else - preferably Brazilian - blows his brains out.

27-06-2008, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gramboy2 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baco Beyond Posts: 120	Has a spokesman for the 'National White Policemens Association' made any comment yet. Oop's sorry that organisation can't be allowed - too racist you know!!