UNITED KINGDOM
BBC News
A former High Court judge is to review the Metropolitan Police’s handling of cases involving claims of historical child abuse by public figures.
Met commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has asked Sir Richard Henriques to make recommendations about whether there are ways to improve procedures.
The Operation Midland inquiry into a 1970s and 1980s paedophile ring is among inquiries that will be examined.
The force has come under fire amid claims it over-reacted to allegations.
Former head of the Army Lord Bramall, 92, who last month found out he would not face any further action in connection with Operation Midland, had called for a review.
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