This requires a 'certificate of forfeiture' from the Home Secretary for Met Police officers, as well as most other forces. Mr Khan, who is also police and crime commissioner for London, applied for the certificate last year after Couzens' sentencing - but he had not worked at the Met For Sale: CNC Lathe Tornos Evo Deco 32/10 – Precision and Power Combined long enough to be on their pension scheme.

Murder and rapist Met Police officer Wayne Couzens (pictured) could still receive his force pension after it was discovered that the pot from his previous job at the Civil Nuclear Constabulary is still viable

Therefore, his pension pot was still with the CNC, where he started working in 2011. However, unlike most other forces, their pensions are controlled by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), not the Home Office.

Current laws state that police officers forfeit their pension of they are found guilty of a crime linked to their work as an officer and their crime will 'lead to a serious loss of confidence in the public service', The Sunday Times reports.

Mr Shapps has aid he fully supports the recommendation of the CNC that Couzens be 'stripped of his pension so he does not benefit from his years serving' adding that he is 'seeking an urgent update on the matter from the pension administrator'.

The, which was also sent to Home Secretary Suella Braverman Khan reportedly says: 'I am sure that you shared my horror at the disturbing facts of the heinous crime committed by a serving police officer.

'While I understand the pension forfeiture arrangements are not straightforward, I seek your assurance that you will take all possible steps to ensure that Couzens is stripped of his pension. This is what the public would rightly expect.'