News of the World’s alleged Milly Dowler leaks investigated by IPCC – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2011 in complaints, media, murder, news, police by sally

“The police watchdog is investigating an allegation that a Surrey officer gave information about the Milly Dowler murder investigation to the News of the World.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2011

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Mark Duggan death: IPCC says it inadvertently misled media – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2011 in firearms, media, news, police by sally

“The police watchdog investigating the death of Mark Duggan, whose shooting by police sparked the first bout of rioting in London on Saturday, has said it may have ‘inadvertently’ misled journalists into believing the Tottenham man had fired at police.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2011

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Misconduct policeman ‘abused power’ – The Independent

Posted August 12th, 2011 in misfeasance in public office, news, police, sexual offences, victims by sally

“A detective constable with responsibility for sexual offenders will be sentenced today after being found guilty of abusing his position to set up affairs with vulnerable women.”

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The Independent, 12th August 2011

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Mark Duggan did not shoot at police, says IPCC – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2011 in complaints, firearms, news, police, violent disorder by sally

“Mark Duggan, whose shooting by police sparked London’s riots, did not fire a shot at police officers before they killed him, the Independent Police Complaints Commission said on Tuesday.”

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The Guardian, 9th August 2011

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Who will pay? We all will – The Riot (Damages) Act 1886 – Legal Week

Posted August 10th, 2011 in compensation, criminal damage, news, police, violent disorder by sally

“The damage caused by the events in London and elsewhere is extensive and the costs involved will be massive. Who pays?”

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Legal Week, 9th August 2011

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Theresa May urged to send in water cannon to tackle riots – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2011 in news, police, violent disorder, weapons by sally

“The home secretary, Theresa May, is coming under increasing pressure to use water cannon on the streets of mainland Britain for the first time after a third night of rioting in London left emergency services stretched.”

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The Guardian, 9th August 2011

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Michael Mansfield condemns police brutality at student demo – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, queen's counsel by sally

“Leading human rights lawyer claims riot squad tactics were aimed at halting political protest.”

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The Guardian, 6th August 2011

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David Cameron chairs emergency Cobra meeting after third night of riots – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2011 in criminal damage, emergency powers, news, police, violent disorder by sally

“David Cameron is chairing a meeting of ministers on Tuesday morning, with the government under pressure to bring in emergency measures to help contain the rioting that has engulfed London and spread to other cities around Britain.”

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The Guardian, 9th August 2011

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Detective jailed for affair with alleged rape victim – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2011 in misfeasance in public office, news, police, sexual offences, victims by sally

“A Lancashire detective who investigated sex crimes has been jailed for having an affair with an alleged rape victim.”

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BBC News, 5th August 2011

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Policemen sacked after posing for ‘inappropriate’ photo during raid – The Independent

Posted August 5th, 2011 in disciplinary procedures, misfeasance in public office, news, police by sally

“Five police officers from Merseyside Police’s elite gun-crime unit have been fired after a photograph surfaced of them fooling around in a house they were raiding. The five policemen – all constables from the force’s Matrix team – were sacked yesterday after a three-month internal inquiry found them guilty of ‘gross misconduct’.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2011

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Two women killed by ex-partners were failed by police, says IPCC – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2011 in complaints, domestic violence, news, police by sally

“Details emerged Thursday of fresh police errors in domestic violence cases that saw two women murdered by former partners after they had complained to officers of threats and that they feared violence.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2011

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IPCC say police acted properly over Neath man’s death – BBC News

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in accidents, alcohol abuse, news, police, professional conduct by sally

“The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said two officers acted properly when they dealt with a Neath Valley man who later died.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2011

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Police launch investigation into computer hacking – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 1st, 2011 in computer crime, news, police, privacy by sally

“The Metropolitan Police said it is considering a number of breach of privacy allegations received since January. The new team, to be formed under Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers, will examine matters not covered by the force’s phone-hacking inquiry, Operation Weeting.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th July 2011

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Policewoman appeared on Total Wipeout while on sick leave from force – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 27th, 2011 in compensation, media, news, police, sick leave, unfair dismissal by sally

“A policewoman who was forced out of her job after going on the TV show Total Wipeout while she was off sick, is now suing force chiefs.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2011

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Police forces come together to create new regional surveillance units – The Guardian

Posted July 27th, 2011 in crime prevention, investigatory powers, news, police by sally

“Britain’s police forces are forming regional surveillance units with the power to carry out covert and intrusive investigations. Detectives believe the groups will make it easier for the authorities to bug computers, break into properties and interfere with wireless internet networks as part of countersurveillance operations, according to documents seen by the Guardian.”

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The Guardian, 25th July 2011

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Hillsborough documents on Margaret Thatcher to be released – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 27th, 2011 in documents, families, freedom of information, news, police, public interest, sport by sally

“The Information Commissioner ruled that they were in the public interest, amid claims by some victims’ families that the former Conservative prime minister tried to protect the police’s reputation.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2011

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Police force published sensitive personal data on its website, data protection watchdog says – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 21st, 2011 in data protection, news, police by sally

“A UK police force that published a complaint it had received which included sensitive personal data was in breach of data protection laws, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2011

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Undercover police officer unlawfully spied on climate activists, judges rule – The Guardian

Posted July 21st, 2011 in appeals, disclosure, evidence, news, police by sally

“Three senior judges have ruled that the undercover police officer Mark Kennedy unlawfully spied on environmentalists and arguably acted as an ‘agent provocateur’.”

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The Guardian, 20th July 2011

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Hugh Grant and Jemima Khan gain phone hacking order – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 20th, 2011 in disclosure, interception, legal representation, media, news, police by sally

“Police were ordered by a High Court judge today to disclose information which could indicate that telephone messages sent and received by celebrities Hugh Grant and Jemima Khan were intercepted by a private investigator working for a newspaper.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th July 2011

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Unauthorised tapping or hacking of mobile communications – Home Affairs Committee

Posted July 20th, 2011 in interception, media, parliamentary papers, police, telecommunications by sally

“The full parliamentary report into phone hacking.”

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Home Affairs Committee, 20th July 2011

Source: www.parliament.co.uk