How Can We Make it Better?
I am Laiane Dethling, a former Police Officer at the MPS North West BCU in London. With a strong academic background in Law, I have taken it upon myself to disrupt the rampant institutional racism within the Met and to challenge the status quo of employment rights within policing. I joined to make a difference and I left to make even more.
I advocate on behalf of Police Officers for better working conditions, non-discriminatory policies, industrial rights and the legal recognition of Officers as employees under UK legislation. I am also a whistleblower raising awareness of institutional racism, bullying and negligence within the Met and the PolFed.
I worked as an Officer for 2.5 years. In the last 10 months of my tenure, I suffered incessant discrimination and harassment from some officers, including Sergeants and Inspectors. It led me to a mental breakdown, forcing me to leave the career I had always dreamed of. Now I am suing the Met.
For individuals navigating the often complex landscape of employment disputes within the United Kingdom, it’s crucial to understand the different types of legislation that come into play in employment tribunals. As a Litigant in Person (LIP), who is representing yourself in legal proceedings, having a grasp of these legal sources…