This resource is from the News section.  This page contains press release 05/07, in which Len Duvall makes a personal statement regarding comments made in connection with the cash for honours inquiry.

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Statement: cash for honours - personal statement by Len Duvall

05/07
20 January 2007

The following is a personal statement from Len Duvall, chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority regarding comments made in connection with the cash for honours inquiry:

“Throughout this investigation the police have, quite properly, refused to comment except to confirm that, as in any other criminal inquiry, they are following where the evidence leads. It seems to me that it is inadvisable for others to comment, openly or behind the scenes, on the merits of individual lines of inquiry until such time as the full picture can be revealed. Those who have spoken out over the past 24 hours about the way in which police are conducting this inquiry may well wish to reflect on what they have said. 

“What is clear is that allegations of perverting the course of justice raise very serious concerns. It is also clear that no one in this country is above the law.

“As chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority I must be seen never to seek to manipulate or pressurise senior officers in the Met on any operational inquiry. Others would do well to follow my example.”

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Further media information

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The following pages on the MPA website are relevant:

• Press release 06/07
  Statement: Cash For Honours – Clarification of Comments made by Len Duvall