Police took murder trial witness to brothel and allowed him to take drugs. Also to have sex with a policewoman!
Supergrass criminal Karl Chapman was given special treatment because he was the main prosecution witness in a case in West Yorkshire.The Supreme Court found some officers took part in a "prolonged, persistent and pervasive conspiracy to pervert the course of justice".
The Police Authority said it would look at the conduct of officers involved.
The Supreme Court judgement revealed the "variety of wholly inappropriate benefits" bestowed on Chapman by officers, also included having sex with a policewoman and socialising at officers' homes.
'Gross misconduct'
Violent crimes allegedly committed by Chapman were also ignored by the force.He received special treatment because he was the main prosecution witness in the case of Paul Maxwell.
M23law has given out witness expenses in the past, but for bus fares and not the fringe benefits as above. There was a period when the police would offer burglars burgers and visits to partners in order to facilitate post sentence (no additional penalty) "clear ups." It fell into disrepute when the burglar was found to have signed off crimes he couldn't have done as he was staying with "Her Majesty" at the time in question!
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