“More than a third of violent incidents classed as ‘no crime’ have been wrongly recorded, according to HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in England and Wales.”
BBC News, 22nd October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“In relation to the national police computer it was for the data controller to determine the purposes for which data was processed. It was a registered purpose to hold information so that it could be supplied to others in legitimate need such as the courts and the Crown Prosecution Service. Consequently there could be no question of the retention of records of old minor convictions being held to be either excessive or being held for longer than necessary.”
WLR Daily, 19th October 2009
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
“Detections using the national DNA database have fallen over the past two years despite the number of profiles increasing by 1m and its running costs doubling to £4.2m a year.”
The Guardian, 21st October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Five police forces which challenged a ruling that they should delete records on criminal convictions from their database have won their appeal.”
BBC News, 19th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Officers to be disciplined over poor handling of covert surveillance operation.”
The Independent, 16th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Two policemen whose reputations were ruined after being found guilty of assaulting a man at a Christmas party have had their convictions downgraded.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A black youth worker arrested and charged for watching at a distance as police detained a teenager at a London railway station is to receive an apology and £22,000 compensation from the British Transport police.”
The Guardian, 13th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“More trouble makers who break anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) will be tracked down and prosecuted, Home Secretary Alan Johnson is to pledge.”
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BBC News, 13th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Fourteen police officers could face prosecution over blunders during investigations into two serial sex attackers.”
The Independent, 12th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Police Community Support Officers are disciplined at twice the rate of rank-and-file police, new figures show.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th October 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Relatives of Jean Charles de Menezes were told today that police officers involved in the fatal shooting will not face punishment.”
The Independent, 2nd October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A watchdog’s report into the death of a man shortly after he was freed from custody says police should have sought medical advice while he was a prisoner.”
BBC News, 1st October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A Sikh police officer who was told to remove his turban during riot training has won his discrimination case against Greater Manchester Police.”
BBC News, 1st October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“People convicted of terrorism offences will join a register similar to that used to monitor sex offenders.”
BBC News, 1st October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The Metropolitan Police are not prepared to investigate allegations that British troops tortured and murdered Iraqi detainees, lawyers said.”
The Independent, 1st October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A policeman who was filmed striking a woman on the legs during the G20 protests will appear in court next month charged with assault.”
The Times, 29th September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Violent husbands and partners will be banned from returning to their homes under powers to be unveiled today by the home secretary, Alan Johnson.”
The Guardian, 29th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The partner of murdered Rachel Nickell said he had instructed lawyers to try to bring the police to account for their failings in the case.”
The Independent, 29th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Police errors and inaction were partly responsible for driving a vulnerable single mother to kill herself and her severely disabled daughter after years of abuse from youths, an inquest found today.”
The Guardian, 28th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Victims of stalking have been let down by the police in the past, a senior officer said today.”
The Independent, 28th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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