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Tribunal For Constable (Press, 17 September 1986)

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Summary: Tribunal For Constable (Press, 17 September 1986)

A young policeman from Wellington, New Zealand, is facing a disciplinary tribunal regarding allegations of submitting a false internal report. The 20-year-old probationary constable, who has been employed with the police force for approximately 12 months, is openly homosexual. His case will be reviewed by a retired District Court judge, as reported by the "Dominion." The constable was suspended without pay three weeks prior to the tribunal for allegedly submitting a transfer application in which he stated he wanted to move to be with his fiancée, incorrectly referring to her in gendered terms as “her” and "she." This discrepancy raised concerns among his colleagues about the validity of his application and ultimately led to the false report charge. After revealing his sexual orientation to his colleagues, the constable chose to resign from the police force. However, he later withdrew his resignation and was subsequently placed on suspension without pay; his salary has since been restored. The case reflects ongoing tensions and discussions regarding sexual orientation within the workforce, particularly in professions with strict codes of conduct like the police. The tribunal's findings may have implications for both the constable's career and the police force's policies regarding personal disclosures.

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Publish Date:17th September 1986
URL:https://www.pridenz.com/paperspast_chp19860917_2_45.html