IPCC to launch inquiry into collapsed case against environmental protesters – The Guardian
“Police watchdog called in to investigate reasons why prosecution fell apart.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: police
Activists challenge convictions in wake of police spy revelations – The Guardian
“Twenty environmental activists are seeking to overturn recent criminal convictions in the wake of the Guardian’s revelations about a network of undercover police officers embedded deep in the movement.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Scotland Yard fights to keep phone-hacking targets a secret – The Independent
“The Metropolitan Police blocked legal action aimed at identifying all the alleged victims uncovered by its criminal investigation into phone hacking by the News of the World. Documents filed at the High Court in London show that Scotland Yard is resisting a claim for a judicial review of its handling of the case, on the basis that it does not have a public duty to contact everyone brought to the attention of detectives.”
The Independent, 13th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Swadlincote man convicted of police snowball assault – BBC News
“A man has been convicted of common assault for throwing a snowball at a police community support officer.”
BBC News, 12th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Undercover officer ‘switched sides’ in power station trial – The Independent
“The trial of six people accused of trying to shut down one of Britain’s biggest power stations has collapsed amid claims that an undercover policeman who infiltrated their group offered to give evidence on their behalf.”
The Independent, 10th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man who threw snowball at police faces second court hearing – The Guardian
“Dean Smith charged with common assault and case adjourned to give CPS time to decide whether to proceed with case.”
The Guardian, 3rd January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sussex police officer sentenced for false cash claim – BBC News
“A former police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after he tried to claim £3,500 handed in to police belonged to him.”
BBC News, 20th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
IPCC to oversee investigation into wheelchair protester incident – The Guardian
“The police watchdog will oversee the investigation into allegations that police assaulted a young disabled protester as he took part in a student fees demonstration last week.”
The Guardian, 16th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Policeman cleared of Kent A21 death crash charge – BBC News
“A police officer has been cleared of causing the death by dangerous driving of a mother-of-three in Kent.”
BBC News, 14th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Student fees protest: lawyers launch legal challenge to kettling – The Guardian
“Lawyers have launched a legal challenge to the police tactic of kettling during recent student demonstrations, claiming a breach of human rights.”
The Guardian, 14th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Out of court disposals warning – Law Society’s Gazette
“Too many cases are being dealt with by out of court disposals where the police are acting as prosecutor and judge, a Court of Appeal judge said last week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 9th December 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Family anger at IPCC and police after failings that led to mother’s murder – The Guardian
“Relatives of Maria Stubbings plan action after Essex force failed to inform mother that her new partner was a convicted killer.”
The Guardian, 7th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
G20 photographer awarded £30,000 for injury by police – The Guardian
“A photographer who was struck in the face by a police shield during the G20 protests last year has been awarded £30,000 compensation by the Metropolitan police.”
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The Guardian, 7th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deaths in police custody since 1998: 333; officers convicted: none – The Guardian
“A total of 333 people have died in or following police custody over the past 11 years, but no officer has ever been successfully prosecuted, according to a watchdog’s report.”
The Guardian,
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Appeal bid by former police chief adjourned – The Independent
“The latest appeal bid by a former Scotland Yard commander jailed for corruption will be heard next year after his case was adjourned today for investigations into new material he hopes will prove his innocence.”
The Independent, 1st December 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mangrove Nine: the court challenge against police racism in Notting Hill – The Guardian
“Forty years ago this week, a trial started which exposed heavy-handed police tactics in Notting Hill and changed racial justice in the UK forever.”
The Guardian, 29th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
G20 policeman faces misconduct charges over Ian Tomlinson death – The Guardian
“The police officer who attacked Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests will be accused of ‘inadvertently causing or contributing’ to his death at a gross misconduct hearing, it was revealed today.”
The Guardian, 29th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Northumbria Police face Stephen Mitchell damages claims – BBC News
“A police force which admitted failings over its recruitment of an officer who raped and assaulted vulnerable women is facing damages claims from his victims.”
BBC News, 28th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police chief and deputy face charges over alleged nepotism – The Guardian
“A police chief and his deputy are to face serious misconduct charges following an independent report into alleged nepotism during a botched recruitment exercise.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dewsbury woman sprayed with CS gas awarded £7,000 – BBC News
“A woman who suffered burns after she was sprayed in the face with CS gas has received £7,000 in compensation from West Yorkshire Police.”
BBC News, 24th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
