There is a strong case to be made for Keir Starmer to be charged with Misconduct in Public Office (MIPO). Here is the definition of what exactly MIPO entails:
Misconduct in public office (“MiPO”) is a common law offence that can be tried only on indictment. It carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The offence concerns serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities of the public office held. There must be a direct link between the misconduct and an abuse of those powers or responsibilities. The Court of Appeal has made it clear that the offence should be strictly confined, and it can raise complex and sometimes sensitive issues.
In order for these charges to be made, there are some evidential considerations which need to be taken into account:
Before an individual can be charged with Misconduct in Public Office (MIPO) there are some evidential considerations that need to be taken into acount. The offcence is committed when:
- a public officer acting as such
- wilfully neglects to perform their duty and/or wilfully misconducts themselves
- to such a degree as to amount to an abuse of the public’s trust in the office holder
- without reasonable excuse or justification
The case against Keir Starmer meets all of these thresholds, a more in-depth explanation with some examples of the offences can be found here.
Essentially The Harlow Sentinel is calling on the electorate to file these charges against Keir Starmer. You can do so by:
- Applying for an arrest warrant by completing Application for Arrest Warrant and sending it off to a District Judge.
- By placing Keir Starmer under Citizen’s Arrest. (MIPO is an indictable offence so qualifies as an offence under which a Citizen’s Arrest can be made).
- Reporting the crime to your local police station.
In all 3 instances you will need to provide evidence of the allegations made, which should be very easy especially if you feel strongly that Keir Starmer is unfit for office.