‘Black people are three times more likely than white people to be involved in Taser incidents, Home Office figures disclosed to the BBC suggest.’
BBC News, 13th October 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The two Met officers’ messages only came to light during investigation into Andrew Mitchell-Plebgate affair.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The police watchdog has warned that public satisfaction with the police continues to fall as fresh figures revealed a record number of complaints against forces in England and Wales last year.’
The Guardian, 7th October 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Thirty years ago PC Keith Blakelock was stabbed in the Broadwater Farm riots in Tottenham, north London. Despite numerous investigations no-one has ever been convicted of his murder.’
BBC News, 6th October 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Paul Gallagher meets the people whose job it is to identify victims, stop abuse material being shared and distributed, categorise extreme imagery ready for court and, hopefully, catch paedophiles before they find a victim ‘
The Independent, 4th October 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A 50,000-volt police Taser was the “most likely” cause of a petrol-soaked man catching fire and dying, an inquest jury has ruled.’
The Independent, 1st October 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A Thames Valley Police employee has “no case to answer” for misconduct over the investigation into the disappearance of Jayden Parkinson, watchdogs said.’
BBC News, 30th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Keen observers of UK policing issues will be forgiven for having missed one of the biggest stories of the year so far: the planned complete overhaul of the police watchdog, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), including the introduction of a national police ombudsman supported by regional ombudsmen.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd September 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A married police officer who embarked on an affair with a teenager has been cleared of repeatedly raping her.’
The Guardian, 24th September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Police officers will receive specialist advice on how to spot patterns of domestic abuse under new guidance.’
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BBC News, 21st September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Scotland Yard’s high-profile inquiry into an alleged Westminster paedophile ring is split over the veracity of the allegations under investigation and faces external criticism of its conduct.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The police watchdog is to investigate fresh claims that child sex abuse probes dating back to the 1970s were brushed under the carpet because they involved MPs.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will oversee 12 more allegations of historic corruption within the Metropolitan Police in addition to the 17 investigations announced earlier this year.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th September 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Police officers should always attend the homes of burglary victims, the crime minister has said. Mike Penning said he disagreed with comments by the head of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, who said the public should not expect to see an officer after a break-in.’
BBC News, 15th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Evidence gathered as part of a major police inquiry into abuse at a school in Rochdale is now being considered by the Crown Prosecution Service.’
BBC News, 16th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘It is easier to get a gun licence than drive a minibus a watchdog has revealed as it warned Britain faces more gun massacres unless a chaotic licensing regime is overhauled.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Home Secretary announces proposals for extra powers for police staff and volunteers.’
Home Office, 9th September 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘A police officer accused of lying at the inquest of a man who died in police custody seven years ago has appeared in court.’
The Guardian, 8th September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Gross misconduct notices have been served on four police officers in an inquiry into failings to alert local forces to paedophiles such as jailed Cambridge doctor Myles Bradbury.’
BBC News, 4th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The parents of a murdered teenager have welcomed a decision to make a senior police officer face a misconduct panel.’
BBC News, 29th August 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Businesses that investigate data security incidents or potential cases of customer fraud could have greater scope to keep their internal documents secret as a result of a ruling by the High Court in London, an expert has said.’
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OUT-LAW.com, 28th October 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
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