constable

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In the Paul Thompson case he argued that he, as chief constable, rather than the government, had the right to allow the coroner to release a summary of police files.

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Mahmood's comments follow government plans, announced on Friday, to grant ministers new powers to dismiss chief constables deemed to be performing poorly.

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Under separate proposals announced on Friday, ministers will be granted new powers to dismiss chief constables and intervene in forces deemed to be failing.

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Foster, who had the power to dismiss the chief constable, welcomed the police chief's decision to retire on Friday.

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He has also repeatedly called for the chief constable to remain in post.

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