The Officer Who Wrote The Met S Drug Strategy Smoked Cannabis Every Day Commission Said Metropolitan Police

Commander Julian Bennett later threatened to resign after being asked to take a drug test on July 21, 2020, according to a disciplinary panel. At a hearing in south-west London on Friday, Mark Ley-Morgan QC, a police spokesman, said Bennett’s explanation for refusing to provide a sample for the test – that he had taken CBD (cannabidiol) for a medical condition which caused him to be uncomfortable face. symptoms – it was unlikely. “He tried to resign on the spot, he asked someone to go talk to the commissioner and ask if she would let him resign,” Ley-Morgan said. “He then gave an explanation as to why he thought his sample might be positive. Why provide this explanation but then refuse to provide a sample? Does not make sense.” He said the refusal “makes sense if you believe your sample will reveal that you are a regular cannabis user” or that it would be inconsistent with simply using CBD oil. The panel heard that Sheila Gomes, a nurse, whom Bennett took as his tenancy for eight to 10 weeks in late 2019, contacted police seven months later alleging drug use. John Beggs QC, acting for Bennett, argued on Friday that the case should be thrown out because of disclosure failures by police and the fact that they were now trying to rely on written – rather than oral – evidence from Gomes, which would have denied him defense counsel the opportunity to cross-examine the “single and decisive witness.” Beggs asked rhetorically, “Are you serious that he took out his weed every day and smoked it in front of you and no one? [at his work] did you smell it?’ He also said that Gomez is considering writing a book on the subject, which may prompt her to add “a little spice” to the story. “If people write books they say things to fuel book sales,” Beggs said. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The application to admit Gomes into written evidence was made by Leigh-Morgan after she failed to appear at this week’s hearing, first saying she was ill and then “resting”. Beggs said the appropriate approach from police would be to seek an adjournment to allow her to recover, but Leigh-Morgan said he had “no confidence” she would be available to give evidence in the future. The police lawyer also said Gomes had made a “throwaway, stupid comment” about writing a book and suggested it was a far-fetched idea. “If her motivation is money, she’s done it in a funny way,” Ley-Morgan said. “Instead of going straight to the papers, he reported it to the Metropolitan Police Service.” Bennett, who has been suspended with full pay for two years, is also accused of taking magic mushrooms and LSD. He was nicknamed the “Sacker” for firing dozens of officers — including two for drug abuse — while presiding over disciplinary hearings during his 45-year career. He wrote the Met drug strategy for 2017 to 2021. The panel will rule on whether the case will continue and the admissibility of Gomes’ written evidence on September 30.

title: “The Officer Who Wrote The Met S Drug Strategy Smoked Cannabis Every Day Commission Said Metropolitan Police Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-03” author: “Larry Lara”

Commander Julian Bennett later threatened to resign after being asked to take a drug test on July 21, 2020, according to a disciplinary panel. At a hearing in south-west London on Friday, Mark Ley-Morgan QC, a police spokesman, said Bennett’s explanation for refusing to provide a sample for the test – that he had taken CBD (cannabidiol) for a medical condition which caused him to be uncomfortable face. symptoms – it was unlikely. “He tried to resign on the spot, he asked someone to go talk to the commissioner and ask if she would let him resign,” Ley-Morgan said. “He then gave an explanation as to why he thought his sample might be positive. Why provide this explanation but then refuse to provide a sample? Does not make sense.” He said the refusal “makes sense if you believe your sample will reveal that you are a regular cannabis user” or that it would be inconsistent with simply using CBD oil. The panel heard that Sheila Gomes, a nurse, whom Bennett took as his tenancy for eight to 10 weeks in late 2019, contacted police seven months later alleging drug use. John Beggs QC, acting for Bennett, argued on Friday that the case should be thrown out because of disclosure failures by police and the fact that they were now trying to rely on written – rather than oral – evidence from Gomes, which would have denied him defense counsel the opportunity to cross-examine the “single and decisive witness.” Beggs asked rhetorically, “Are you serious that he took out his weed every day and smoked it in front of you and no one? [at his work] did you smell it?’ He also said that Gomez is considering writing a book on the subject, which may prompt her to add “a little spice” to the story. “If people write books they say things to fuel book sales,” Beggs said. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The application to admit Gomes into written evidence was made by Leigh-Morgan after she failed to appear at this week’s hearing, first saying she was ill and then “resting”. Beggs said the appropriate approach from police would be to seek an adjournment to allow her to recover, but Leigh-Morgan said he had “no confidence” she would be available to give evidence in the future. The police lawyer also said Gomes had made a “throwaway, stupid comment” about writing a book and suggested it was a far-fetched idea. “If her motivation is money, she’s done it in a funny way,” Ley-Morgan said. “Instead of going straight to the papers, he reported it to the Metropolitan Police Service.” Bennett, who has been suspended with full pay for two years, is also accused of taking magic mushrooms and LSD. He was nicknamed the “Sacker” for firing dozens of officers — including two for drug abuse — while presiding over disciplinary hearings during his 45-year career. He wrote the Met drug strategy for 2017 to 2021. The panel will rule on whether the case will continue and the admissibility of Gomes’ written evidence on September 30.

title: “The Officer Who Wrote The Met S Drug Strategy Smoked Cannabis Every Day Commission Said Metropolitan Police Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-21” author: “Cheryl Ross”

Commander Julian Bennett later threatened to resign after being asked to take a drug test on July 21, 2020, according to a disciplinary panel. At a hearing in south-west London on Friday, Mark Ley-Morgan QC, a police spokesman, said Bennett’s explanation for refusing to provide a sample for the test – that he had taken CBD (cannabidiol) for a medical condition which caused him to be uncomfortable face. symptoms – it was unlikely. “He tried to resign on the spot, he asked someone to go talk to the commissioner and ask if she would let him resign,” Ley-Morgan said. “He then gave an explanation as to why he thought his sample might be positive. Why provide this explanation but then refuse to provide a sample? Does not make sense.” He said the refusal “makes sense if you believe your sample will reveal that you are a regular cannabis user” or that it would be inconsistent with simply using CBD oil. The panel heard that Sheila Gomes, a nurse, whom Bennett took as his tenancy for eight to 10 weeks in late 2019, contacted police seven months later alleging drug use. John Beggs QC, acting for Bennett, argued on Friday that the case should be thrown out because of disclosure failures by police and the fact that they were now trying to rely on written – rather than oral – evidence from Gomes, which would have denied him defense counsel the opportunity to cross-examine the “single and decisive witness.” Beggs asked rhetorically, “Are you serious that he took out his weed every day and smoked it in front of you and no one? [at his work] did you smell it?’ He also said that Gomez is considering writing a book on the subject, which may prompt her to add “a little spice” to the story. “If people write books they say things to fuel book sales,” Beggs said. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The application to admit Gomes into written evidence was made by Leigh-Morgan after she failed to appear at this week’s hearing, first saying she was ill and then “resting”. Beggs said the appropriate approach from police would be to seek an adjournment to allow her to recover, but Leigh-Morgan said he had “no confidence” she would be available to give evidence in the future. The police lawyer also said Gomes had made a “throwaway, stupid comment” about writing a book and suggested it was a far-fetched idea. “If her motivation is money, she’s done it in a funny way,” Ley-Morgan said. “Instead of going straight to the papers, he reported it to the Metropolitan Police Service.” Bennett, who has been suspended with full pay for two years, is also accused of taking magic mushrooms and LSD. He was nicknamed the “Sacker” for firing dozens of officers — including two for drug abuse — while presiding over disciplinary hearings during his 45-year career. He wrote the Met drug strategy for 2017 to 2021. The panel will rule on whether the case will continue and the admissibility of Gomes’ written evidence on September 30.

title: “The Officer Who Wrote The Met S Drug Strategy Smoked Cannabis Every Day Commission Said Metropolitan Police Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-26” author: “Jack Micklos”

Commander Julian Bennett later threatened to resign after being asked to take a drug test on July 21, 2020, according to a disciplinary panel. At a hearing in south-west London on Friday, Mark Ley-Morgan QC, a police spokesman, said Bennett’s explanation for refusing to provide a sample for the test – that he had taken CBD (cannabidiol) for a medical condition which caused him to be uncomfortable face. symptoms – it was unlikely. “He tried to resign on the spot, he asked someone to go talk to the commissioner and ask if she would let him resign,” Ley-Morgan said. “He then gave an explanation as to why he thought his sample might be positive. Why provide this explanation but then refuse to provide a sample? Does not make sense.” He said the refusal “makes sense if you believe your sample will reveal that you are a regular cannabis user” or that it would be inconsistent with simply using CBD oil. The panel heard that Sheila Gomes, a nurse, whom Bennett took as his tenancy for eight to 10 weeks in late 2019, contacted police seven months later alleging drug use. John Beggs QC, acting for Bennett, argued on Friday that the case should be thrown out because of disclosure failures by police and the fact that they were now trying to rely on written – rather than oral – evidence from Gomes, which would have denied him defense counsel the opportunity to cross-examine the “single and decisive witness.” Beggs asked rhetorically, “Are you serious that he took out his weed every day and smoked it in front of you and no one? [at his work] did you smell it?’ He also said that Gomez is considering writing a book on the subject, which may prompt her to add “a little spice” to the story. “If people write books they say things to fuel book sales,” Beggs said. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The application to admit Gomes into written evidence was made by Leigh-Morgan after she failed to appear at this week’s hearing, first saying she was ill and then “resting”. Beggs said the appropriate approach from police would be to seek an adjournment to allow her to recover, but Leigh-Morgan said he had “no confidence” she would be available to give evidence in the future. The police lawyer also said Gomes had made a “throwaway, stupid comment” about writing a book and suggested it was a far-fetched idea. “If her motivation is money, she’s done it in a funny way,” Ley-Morgan said. “Instead of going straight to the papers, he reported it to the Metropolitan Police Service.” Bennett, who has been suspended with full pay for two years, is also accused of taking magic mushrooms and LSD. He was nicknamed the “Sacker” for firing dozens of officers — including two for drug abuse — while presiding over disciplinary hearings during his 45-year career. He wrote the Met drug strategy for 2017 to 2021. The panel will rule on whether the case will continue and the admissibility of Gomes’ written evidence on September 30.