CURRENT REPORT BLOG Dale Semper, a black bank manager, has initiated a £1 million lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police, alleging racial profiling and wrongful accusations of a gun crime. The legal action, which includes claims for damages related to lost earnings, psychological harm, false imprisonment, trespass, and discrimination, involves Semper’s two-year ordeal of being investigated by Met Police detectives. The case, set to go to trial in front of a civil court judge with a specialist assessor skilled in racial discrimination issues, sheds light on broader concerns of alleged abuse of police powers and institutional racism within the Metropolitan Police.
This legal battle unfolded after Semper and his partner were stopped by police in 2017, leading to a search of his home and subsequent investigations. Despite the Met Police’s denial of liability, Semper’s legal team asserts that the case is of national interest, addressing issues related to racism and police conduct. The lawsuit aims to bring transparency to the alleged racial profiling and the subsequent impact on Semper’s career, mental health, and overall well-being during the extensive and challenging legal process.
