UK police refer themselves to watchdog over Thomas Markle letter
London's Metropolitan Police failed to tell overseas law enforcement about a letter. The letter came in January 2019. It said Thomas Markle committed crimes abroad.
The Metropolitan Police turned to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. This was about a letter from January 2019.
The letter said Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex, had done wrong in the Philippines. Police looked at the letter.
But they gave it to Meghan. They did not tell overseas authorities.
The Metropolitan Police is now sharing the claims with the right agencies. Philippine police found alleged child abuse material at Markle's old home in Cebu.
They are investigating a laptop. The Duchess said she was very upset by the accusations.
She had blocked contact between her father and her children.
- January 2019
- Letter date
- Philippines, Cebu
- Location of alleged crime
- Thomas Markle, father of Duchess of Sussex
- Subject of allegations
Why it mattersA major police force failed to share serious crime claims with police in other countries. This is now under independent review. It raises concerns about how police work together on crimes that cross borders.
AustraliaThe referral highlights gaps in how serious allegations are handled across borders, relevant as Australian law enforcement works with overseas agencies on international cases.
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