Category: police

Information Commissioner reprimands two police forces for recording 200,000 phone conversations without consent – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 20th, 2023 in audio recordings, consent, data protection, news, penalties, police, telecommunications by sally

‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued Surrey Police and Sussex Police with reprimands under its new approach to enforcement against the public sector, instead of imposing a £1m monetary penalty, after finding that some officers at both police forces were using an app that automatically recorded phone conversations.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 19th April 2023

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Teenager sentenced for throwing fireworks at police at Merseyside asylum protest – The Guardian

Posted April 19th, 2023 in asylum, hotels, immigration, imprisonment, news, police, sentencing, violent disorder, young offenders by sally

‘A teenager who threw lit fireworks at police officers during a “shameful” protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers has been sentenced to three years’ detention.’

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The Guardian, 18th April 2023

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PC Sharon Beshenivsky murder accused may not stand trial until 2024 – BBC News

Posted April 18th, 2023 in firearms, murder, news, offensive weapons, police, robbery, trials by sally

‘A man accused of murdering PC Sharon Beshenivsky 18 years ago may not stand trial until 2024.’

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BBC News, 17th April 2023

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Inquiry after Tasered man dies falling from balcony – BBC News

Posted April 18th, 2023 in inquiries, news, police, weapons by sally

‘The police watchdog has begun an inquiry into the death of man who fell from a balcony at a residential block in south-east London after being Tasered by Met Police officers.’

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BBC News, 17th April 2023

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Plans to ban more machetes and zombie knives used by criminals in legal loophole – The Independent

Posted April 18th, 2023 in consultations, gangs, news, offensive weapons, police, sentencing by sally

‘More machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales with criminals who buy or sell them facing up to two years in jail under Government plans.’

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The Independent, 18th April 2023

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Cutting red tape to free up police time to focus on solving crimes – Home Office

Posted April 17th, 2023 in government departments, police, speeches by tracey

‘Minister for Crime and Policing, Chris Philp, gave a speech on measures being taken to reduce unnecessary red tape and free up police time.’

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Home Office, 13th April 2023

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Met officers who shared WhatsApp messages mocking Harvey Price found guilty of gross misconduct – The Independent

Posted April 14th, 2023 in disability discrimination, disabled persons, disciplinary procedures, equality, news, police, professional conduct, racism by tracey

‘Eight serving and former Metropolitan Police officers have been found guilty of “gross misconduct” over a “discriminatory and offensive” WhatsApp group, which contained messages mocking Katie Price’s disabled son.’

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The Independent, 13th April 2023

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Manchester police officers shared ‘abhorrent’ group messages, IOPC finds – The Guardian

Posted April 13th, 2023 in complaints, disabled persons, disciplinary procedures, drug offences, news, police, racism, telecommunications by sally

‘Six Greater Manchester police officers shared “abhorrent” racist, ableist and other offensive messages in a WhatsApp group, an investigation by the police watchdog has found.’

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The Guardian, 12th April 2023

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PC Sharon Beshenivsky death: Man extradited and charged with murder – BBC News

Posted April 13th, 2023 in extradition, murder, news, police, prosecutions by sally

‘A 74-year-old man is due to appear in court later charged with the 2005 murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky after being extradited from Pakistan.’

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BBC News, 13th April 2023

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The Met To Reopen Closed Police Misconduct Cases – Each Other

Posted April 11th, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, domestic violence, London, news, police, sexual offences by sally

‘The Metropolitan Police has today reported on the progress of Operation Onyx – a review of the police officers and staff against whom the Met has heard concerning reports of domestic or sexual incidents. The cases of London police officers or staff investigated but not dismissed for sexual offences or domestic abuse over the last 10 years are now being reviewed.’

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Each Other, 6th April 2023

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Police in England and Wales less likely to face discipline under new complaints system – The Guardian

Posted April 11th, 2023 in complaints, disciplinary procedures, news, police, statistics by sally

‘Police officers in England and Wales accused of violent and sexual misconduct are less likely to face disciplinary action under the revamped complaints system than the previous discredited regime, figures suggest.’

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The Guardian, 11th April 2023

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Committee report warns that police cooperation between the UK and EU could end without action on trade agreement – Solicitors Journal

Posted April 6th, 2023 in brexit, international trade, news, police, select committees, treaties by michael

‘The House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee published its findings on its latest analysis of the EU laws that could impact the UK on 4 April, which warns that cross-border cooperation between UK and EU police could end if proposed changes to the EU rules on police database information sharing enter into force without a deal to update the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).’

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Solicitors Journal, 5th April 2023

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Met Police: Former officer found guilty of rape – BBC News

Posted April 5th, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, professional conduct, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman while he was off duty.’

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BBC News, 4th April 2023

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South Yorkshire PC jailed for taking photo of teenager’s breasts – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2023 in assault, news, police, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A South Yorkshire Police officer who pulled down a teenager’s top and photographed her breasts has been jailed for eight months.’

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BBC News, 1st April 2023

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Child sex abuse: Failure to report crimes to be made illegal – BBC News

Posted April 3rd, 2023 in child abuse, children, consultations, government departments, inquiries, local government, news, police, social services, teachers by sally

‘People who work with children in England will be legally required to report child sexual abuse or face prosecution under government plans.’

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BBC News, 3rd April 2023

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Thousands of homeless people arrested under archaic Vagrancy Act – The Guardian

Posted April 3rd, 2023 in government departments, homelessness, local government, news, police, statistics, vagrancy by sally

‘More than 1,000 homeless people have been arrested for sleeping rough or begging since the government pledged to scrap the nearly 200-year-old Vagrancy Act, new figures show.’

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The Guardian, 2nd April 2023

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Sister of Christopher Alder on 25-year fight for answers – BBC News

Posted March 30th, 2023 in burials and cremation, death in custody, human tissue, inquests, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

‘More than a decade after his death in police custody, the body of former paratrooper Christopher Alder was discovered lying in a mortuary. At the same time, in a grave bearing his name lay the body of a 77-year-old woman. No-one has ever been held responsible for either incident. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of his death, Mr Alder’s sister, Janet, spoke to the BBC about the psychological toll of her battle for truth and accountability.’

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BBC News, 30th March 2023

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Action plan to crack down on anti-social behaviour – Home Office

Posted March 27th, 2023 in anti-social behaviour, drug offences, fines, government departments, local government, news, police by tracey

‘Perpetrators of anti-social behaviour will face swift and visible justice, with nitrous oxide banned and police given more powers to test for drugs on arrest.’

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Home Office, 26th March 2023

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Police strip-searched children as young as eight – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2023 in children, equality, news, police, race discrimination, statistics by tracey

‘Children as young as eight are being strip-searched by the police, according to a report showing “deeply concerning” and “widespread” failures.’

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BBC News, 27th March 2023

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Counter-terror police help investigation as man set alight near Birmingham mosque – BBC News

Posted March 22nd, 2023 in attempted murder, Islam, news, police, terrorism by tracey

‘Counter-terror police are involved in an investigation into a man being set alight as he walked home from a mosque.’

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BBC News, 21st March 2023

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