Misconduct hearing for PC Rupert Edwards
Notice of a hearing to be held in public
Name of the officer concerned: PC Rupert Edwards
Date: 23 June 2026
Time: 9am
Location: Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
On 22 May 2026 at Southwark Crown Court PC Rupert Edwards was convicted of Rape contrary to section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
PC Edwards is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 10th July 2026.
The conduct represents a serious breach of the standards expected and resulted in criminal conviction.
Professional Standards of Professional Behaviour
It is alleged that your conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, namely:
* Discreditable Conduct
In that you behaved in a manner likely to bring discredit upon the police service and undermine public confidence.
As a result of that stated herein, if proven, your conduct amounts to gross misconduct and your dismissal may be justified.
The identity of victims and witnesses will be protected during the hearing as appropriate.
If you wish to apply to attend the hearing you must book no later than 1pm the previous working day. This is to allow for sufficient time to process the application. Any requests received after this time will be unable to be processed in time for the hearing and therefore will be rejected.
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