Lawsuit Against Met Police & Councils Collapses

0:00On March 24, a woman's lawsuit against the MEP police and four local councils, including Hackney, has collapsed in high court. She claimed negligence and human rights breaches after suffering rape and abuse from gang-linked men and drug dealers as a 14-year-old in London. Central allegations lacked any evidential basis, leading her to drop the case this week. The woman, now in her 30s and known only as EGZ, argued councils like Hackney should have placed her under a care order with secure housing too. Shield her from escalating harm, including brutal attacks. Earlier reports named social workers involved, based on court documents shared during proceedings. Council lawyers, speaking for Hackney, called the outcome of full exoneration for those dedicated social workers who endured significant distress from public naming. They highlighted wasted public funds with staff reviewing decades-old files and one even flying in from America to testify. The claimant's barrister urged the judge against strong comments that might seem like a

1:02final ruling, instead suggesting thanks to the social workers. Police counsel agreed the young woman's ordeals were deeply traumatizing, but stressed legal flaws forced the discontinuance. Judge Charles Bourne described the case as profoundly troubling, noting serious accusations against individuals couldn't advance without proof. He's inclined to officially record that evidence fell short, recognizing the impact on those named while affirming no case to answer.