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 sally

“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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May: police should be tried over Hillsborough – The Independent

Posted September 18th, 2012 in complaints, evidence, news, police, prosecutions, reports, sport by sally

“Police officers should be tried in court over their part in the Hillsborough disaster if evidence suggests they were to blame for some of the deaths, the Home Secretary has said.”

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The Independent, 18th September 2012

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Ian Tomlinson case: PC Simon Harwood guilty of gross misconduct – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2012 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, professional conduct by sally

“The police officer acquitted of killing Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in London faces certain dismissal after a disciplinary panel found he had committed gross misconduct.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2012

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So you want to be a police and crime commissioner… – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2012 in elections, local government, news, police by sally

“In just a few weeks’ time, 41 individuals will become police and crime commissioners after pitching their vision for cleaning up the streets of England and Wales.”

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BBC News, 14th September 2012

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Hillsborough families’ lawyer calls for permanent ‘commission of truth’ – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2012 in barristers, inquiries, news, perverting the course of justice, police, sport by sally

“A new ‘commission of truth’ that can hold state institutions to account is required to prevent further cover-ups like Hillsborough, according to a high-profile barrister who is assisting families of the victims of the tragedy.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2012

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Tomlinson death case officer faces Met disciplinary hearing – The Guardian

“The police officer cleared of killing Ian Tomlinson on the fringes of the G20 protests in London will this week face further scrutiny into his conduct through an internal Metropolitan police disciplinary hearing which, unusually, will be held in public. It will be only the second time such an internal police hearing will take place in the open since a 2008 law gave the Independent Police Complaints Commission powers to compel this in instances with particular public interest.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2012

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Hillsborough disaster: West Yorkshire police chief referred to IPCC – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2012 in complaints, conspiracy, news, police, professional conduct, reports, sport by sally

“Police watchdog to investigate Sir Norman Bettison after independent report alleges ‘black propaganda’ campaign by senior officers.”

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The Guardian, 15th September 2012

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Former Met commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson visits British court – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 17th, 2012 in courts, magistrates, news, police by sally

“Sir Paul Stephenson, Britain’s former top policeman, spends a day at a magistrates’ court, and is shocked by what he finds.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th September 2012

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Hillsborough families demand new inquests be held – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2012 in inquests, news, police, sport, victims by sally

“Lawyers acting for families of those killed in the Hillsborough disaster will write to the attorney general on Monday demanding that new inquests be held. The Hillsborough Families Support Group (HFSG) met at Anfield on Sunday to discuss the next step in its campaign for justice for the 96 victims of the 1989 football stadium disaster. High-profile lawyers for the campaign, Michael Mansfield QC and Lord Falconer, appeared via an internet videolink.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2012

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Rochdale grooming case: Review to be launched – BBC News

Posted September 14th, 2012 in news, police, rape, sexual grooming, social services by sally

“A serious case review is to be launched into child sexual exploitation in Rochdale following the conviction of nine men for grooming in May.”

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BBC News, 14th September 2012

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Hillsborough: South Yorkshire Police consider IPCC referral – BBC News

Posted September 14th, 2012 in complaints, inquests, inquiries, news, police, prosecutions, sport by sally

“South Yorkshire Police is reopening investigations into the force’s conduct over the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. The force is considering referring itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).”

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BBC News, 14th September 2012

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Damian Green’s speech to the Police Superintendents’ Association conference – Home Office

Posted September 13th, 2012 in ministers' powers and duties, police, speeches by sally

“Speech given by the Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice to the Police Superintendents’ Association conference on 12 September.”

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Home Office, 12th September 2012

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Hillsborough families have the truth. Justice will take longer – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2012 in families, inquests, inquiries, news, police, prosecutions, reports, sport by sally

“What is the next step legally? Joshua Rozenberg explores the options for a new inquest, public inquiry or criminal proceedings.”

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The Guardian, 12th September 2012

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Hillsborough report: Prime Minister David Cameron’s statement in full – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 12th, 2012 in disclosure, families, inquests, news, police, reports, speeches, sport by sally

“David Cameron today told the Commons that police orchestrated a cover-up over their role in the Hillsborough football stadium disaster, in which 96 people died, and there was a campaign to smear the dead. This is his statement in full.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th September 2012

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Former Met police officer admits faking records in rape cases – The Guardian

Posted September 12th, 2012 in complaints, guilty pleas, misfeasance in public office, news, police by sally

“A former detective constable who specialised in rape and sexual assault cases has admitted faking police records and failing to investigate complaints properly.”

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The Guardian, 12th September 2012

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Former Met chief launches attack on justice system – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2012 in burglary, criminal justice, news, police, victims by sally

“The former commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has launched a strong attack on Britain’s ‘perverse’ criminal justice system.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2012

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