Met Police officer moves three hours away – then sues for discrimination after being denied right to work from home

May 27, 2026 · 10:26 AM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 31 views

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Met Police officer moves three hours away – then sues for discrimination after being denied right to work from home

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A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Paul Heard, has sued the force for discrimination after being denied the right to work from home. He relocated three hours away from his base in Croydon to Suffolk, resulting in a six-hour daily commute. The tribunal ruled against him, stating that he could not effectively perform his duties from such a distance.

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▪PC Paul Heard moved from South London to Suffolk, leading to a six-hour daily round trip commute.
▪He requested to work remotely due to the exhausting commute, which he claimed affected his health.
▪The Metropolitan Police denied his request, stating he could not effectively conduct his duties in the community from Suffolk.

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