Birmingham riots: Men jailed for attack on police – BBC News

Posted October 10th, 2012 in arson, explosives, news, police, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Two men have been jailed after police came under fire during riots in Birmingham in August 2011.”

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BBC News, 9th October 2012

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NightJack blogger receives £42,500 payout from Times publisher – The Guardian

“The Lancashire detective exposed by the Times as the author of the NightJack police blog has received a £42,500 damages payout from the publisher of the newspaper.”

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The Guardian, 8th October 2012

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Border Agency teams up with police in drive to target foreign criminals – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2012 in deportation, immigration, news, police by sally

“Refugee groups fear the Met will effectively behave as arm of Border Agency putting some people off reporting crimes.”

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The Guardian, 5th October 2012

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IoS investigation: Britain’s record on rape shows shocking new failures – The Independent

Posted October 8th, 2012 in complaints, news, police, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

“As the number of sex crimes rises, police procedures mean victims of assault do not get justice – and their attackers go free.”

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The Independent, 7th October 2012

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Cleveland Police chief Sean Price sacked after probe – BBC News

Posted October 5th, 2012 in disciplinary procedures, misfeasance in public office, news, police by tracey

“The chief constable of Cleveland Police has been sacked after he was found guilty of gross misconduct, the BBC understands.”

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BBC News, 5th October 2012

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Activists warned to watch what they say as social media monitoring becomes ‘next big thing in law enforcement’ – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2012 in demonstrations, internet, news, police, privacy by sally

“Political activists must watch what they say on the likes of Facebook and Twitter, sites which will become the ‘next big thing in law enforcement’, a leading human rights lawyer has warned.”

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The Independent, 1st October 2012

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Private land wheel clamping banned – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2012 in appeals, news, parking, police, wheel clamping by sally

“Cowboy wheel clampers will be outlawed from clamping vehicles on private land from tomorrow as new legislation comes into place.”

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The Independent, 30th September 2012

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Police figures show corruption cases against 49 Met officers – The Guardian

“Forty-nine Metropolitan police officers were suspended for corruption over a three-year period, with figures showing 15 cases were proven, 18 unproven and 16 ongoing.”

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The Guardian, 29th September 2012

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Cold case hope as police set out to collect 12,000 DNA samples – BBC News

Posted September 28th, 2012 in criminal records, DNA, news, police by tracey

“Police forces in England and Wales have begun a large-scale operation to collect DNA samples from about 12,000 serious offenders who are not on the national DNA database.”

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BBC News, 27th September 2012

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DPP invites responses to proposed new guidance on driving offences – Crown Prosecution Service

“Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has today launched a public consultation on guidance about the most serious driving offences, including death by careless or dangerous driving.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 27th September 2012

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Child sex abuse report reveals catalogue of errors – Daily Telegraph

“Police, social workers and the Crown Prosecution Service ‘missed opportunities’ to stop a child exploitation ring abusing young girls over several years, according to a report published today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th September 2012

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Police should face fewer dangerous driving prosecutions, says CPS – The Guardian

“Fewer prosecutions should be brought against police, fire brigade and ambulance staff who commit driving offences while responding to emergencies, according to draft guidance issued by the Crown Prosecution Service on Thursday.”

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The Guardian, 27th September 2012

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Judge imposes reporting restrictions in Dale Cregan case – The Guardian

Posted September 25th, 2012 in bias, contempt of court, media, murder, news, police, public interest, reporting restrictions by sally

“Court makes order postponing reports under section 4(2) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 due to ‘very real risk of prejudice’.”

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The Guardian, 24th September 2012

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Judge issues warning over Dale Cregan trial – The Independent

Posted September 24th, 2012 in bias, contempt of court, media, murder, news, police, trials by sally

“A senior judge has issued a warning to police, press and politicians as alleged killer Dale Cregan appeared for the first time at Crown Court.”

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The Independent, 24th September 2012

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Annual Conference: The Coroners’ Society of England and Wales – Speech by His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC, Chief Coroner

Posted September 24th, 2012 in armed forces, coroners, custody, inquests, news, police by sally

Annual Conference: The Coroners’ Society of England and Wales (PDF)

Speech by His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC, Chief Coroner

The Coroners’ Society of England and Wales, 21st September 2012

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Chief coroner plans specialist groups to investigate complex cases – The Guardian

Posted September 24th, 2012 in armed forces, coroners, custody, inquests, news, police by sally

“The first chief coroner of England and Wales has promised to establish a cadre of specialists to examine deaths in custody and military fatalities.”

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The Guardian, 21st September 2012

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Met’s mental illness custody cases reviewed – BBC News

Posted September 24th, 2012 in complaints, custody, inquests, mental health, news, ombudsmen, police by sally

“The Metropolitan Police has commissioned an independent review into how it responds to people with mental health conditions.”

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BBC News, 24th September 2012

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Police shootings prove contempt laws are not fit for purpose – The Guardian

Posted September 21st, 2012 in contempt of court, firearms, media, news, police, privilege by tracey

“Watching the press conference by Greater Manchester Police, I was not the only journalist to remark that it looked and sounded more like one held by police in the USA where contempt laws hold no sway in the run-up to a trial. Here, as soon as someone is arrested, no one should publish anything which might cause a substantial risk of serious prejudice or serious impediment to the proceedings that might take place.”

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The Guardian, 20th September 2012

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IPCC highlights police sex cases – The Independent

“Too many police officers and staff have taken sexual advantage of members of the public they were supposed to be helping, a watchdog said today.”

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The Independent, 20th September 2012

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The Cardiff Three: the long wait for justice – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2012 in complaints, miscarriage of justice, murder, news, perjury, police, reports by sally

“The case of the Cardiff Three was a gross miscarriage of justice which, 24 years on, remains unresolved. Can a report into the failed prosecution of eight police officers shed new light?”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2012

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