Simon Foster, a former legal aid lawyer and supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, is under intense scrutiny as the only official with the authority to dismiss West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford. Despite a damning report from the Chief Inspector of Constabulary and mounting political pressure, including from the Home Secretary and other senior figures, Foster has insisted on following due process before making a decision. The controversy stems from a report detailing serious failings by West Midlands Police, including fabricating evidence to justify banning Israeli football fans and misleading both the public and Parliament. Foster, recently re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner, has scheduled a public meeting to address the matter, as calls for Guildford's resignation grow louder.