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Baroness D'Souza Suspended for Attempting Police Influence

10/15/2025

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Baroness D'Souza, House of Lords peer, received eight-week suspension for attempting to influence a police investigation into speeding fines.
She used official House of Lords letterhead to contact Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, about driving license loss.
The House of Lords Conduct Committee found her actions inappropriate and self-serving, noting the suspension was unduly severe given her past service.

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Baroness D'Souza, House of Lords peer, received eight-week suspension for attempting to influence a police investigation into speeding fines.
She used official House of Lords letterhead to contact Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, about driving license loss.
The House of Lords Conduct Committee found her actions inappropriate and self-serving, noting the suspension was unduly severe given her past service.