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Met Police told to re-examine whether Father Ted co-creator faced discrimination due to gender-critical stance
The watchdog found the Met’s complaint handling inadequate and said Linehan can seek another review if he remains dissatisfied.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct ordered the Metropolitan Police to reinvestigate a discrimination claim filed by Graham Linehan, finding the force's initial handling was "not reasonable and proportionate."
- Linehan, 58, was detained at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 after flying from Arizona on suspicion of inciting violence; he later received an apology and a £25,000 settlement from the Met following a civil claim.
- In May 2026, Linehan submitted an application containing "an allegation that he was discriminated against due to his gender-critical beliefs," while the watchdog criticized the force for failing to explain arrest grounds or investigate bail conditions.
- Scotland Yard must now re-examine the discrimination claim and other failings identified by the watchdog, with Linehan entitled to "a further right of review to the IOPC should he be dissatisfied with the outcome."
- High-Profile figures including author JK Rowling and Conservative politicians previously criticized Linehan's arrest, and this reinvestigation represents a significant development in the ongoing dispute with London police over his treatment.
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The Independent (US)Police watchdog orders Met to reinvestigate Graham Linehan discrimination complaint
The Father Ted co-creator received a settlement over his arrest at Heathrow Airport
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