Chris Kaba: Are armed officers right to protest?

Controversy has arisen after scores of Metropolitan Police officers stood down from firearms duties following a murder charge against one of their colleagues.

The force's commissioner Sir Mark Rowley welcomed a review into the situation by Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

It was also backed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who said armed officers need "clarity" about their legal powers.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/met-police-chief-calls-for-more-legal-protections-as-army-on-standby-to-replace-firearms-officers-12969513

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