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David Carrick, revealed as one of the UK's most notorious sex offenders, has been deprived of his state-funded Metropolitan Police pension following his conviction for crimes against 12 women spanning 17 years.
David Carrick, revealed as one of the UK's most notorious sex offenders, has been deprived of his state-funded Metropolitan Police pension following his conviction for crimes against 12 women spanning 17 years.
The former police officer, now known as one of the country's worst sex offenders, will forfeit 65% of his pension, which was accumulated during his tenure with the force.
This loss equates to an estimated £10,000 annually. However, Carrick, if released from prison, will still be entitled to receive 35% of his pension, reflecting his personal financial contributions.
The decision to strip Carrick of his pension was initiated by the London Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac), which submitted a pension forfeiture application to the Home Office subsequent to Carrick's sentencing to a minimum of 30 years in prison in February of the previous year. The move garnered support from Scotland Yard.
The forfeiture of Carrick's pension underscores the severity of his crimes and represents a measure of accountability for his reprehensible actions against numerous women.
The Metropolitan Police's decisive action to revoke Carrick's pension reflects a commitment to uphold the integrity of the force and demonstrates a firm stance against individuals who abuse their positions of authority to perpetrate heinous crimes.
As Carrick serves his sentence behind bars, the forfeiture of his pension serves as a stark reminder of the consequences awaiting those who commit grave offenses, reinforcing the principle that justice will be pursued relentlessly in the face of such abhorrent acts.
