“A British Muslim man accused of raising funds for terrorism was punched, kicked and strangled during his arrest by specialist officers from the Metropolitan police, the high court in London heard today.”
The Guardian, 16th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Police Federation vice-chairman Simon Reed has accused the Crown Prosecution Service of allowing serious criminals to avoid justice so that they can save money and meet government targets.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th March 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“One of Scotland Yard’s elite sexual assault units has been condemned for serious failures after untrained officers were left investigating rapes, despite repeated pleas to management for more detectives.”
The Guardian, 17th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Police involved in shooting a man dead at Guildford Cathedral will not face criminal charges, says the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).”
BBC News, 12th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A report into the policing of last year’s Climate Camp demonstration, to be presented today in parliament, has criticised Kent police for its apparent use of ‘psychological operations’.”
The Guardian, 12th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“More than 1,000 serving police officers have criminal convictions ranging from assault to burglary, according to figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.”
The Guardian, 11th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A former Lancashire police officer who abused his police powers to uncover his wife’s affair has been sentenced to 150 hours’ community service.”
BBC News, 10th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Kent police accepted last night they should not have placed journalists under surveillance after a Guardian investigation revealed members of the press were monitored and followed at last year’s climate camp demonstration.”
The Guardian, 10th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A baby had its details held on the controversial DNA police database, Jacqui Smith has confirmed.”
BBC News, 9th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Life has stood still for Stephen Miller since he was arrested more than 20 years ago and charged with the murder of a young woman in Cardiff. ‘Not one day goes past without me thinking about the case,’ he said. ‘My life is stuck in 1988.'”
The Guardian, 9th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to examine events leading up to the 24-year-old’s death at the hands of Brian Taylor in October amid claims that officers could have been prevented it.”
The Telegraph, 9th March 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Sussex police yesterday formally apologised to the family of James Ashley, who was shot dead by police in Hastings more than 10 years ago. The police have admitted negligence and reached a settlement with Ashley’s family that involves financial compensation and a public apology.”
The Guardian, 5th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The coroner who presided over the Jean Charles de Menezes inquest has called for police practices to be reviewed, saying ‘systematic failures’ occurred.”
BBC News. 4th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Fifteen people, including nine retired and three serving police officers, are to be charged with perverting the course of justice and perjury in connection with the murder of a young woman more than 20 years ago.”
The Times, 4th March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“An independent report into the suspicious death of Stuart Lubbock at the entertainer Michael Barrymore’s home has ruled out allegations that Essex police officers were corrupt.”
The Guardian, 24th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Merseyside Police today dramatically called in the Crown Prosecution Service after The Times published notes which cast doubt on the conviction of Eddie Gilfoyle, who was jailed for life for murdering his heavily pregnant wife, Paula, in 1993.”
The Times, 20th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Thousands more motorists will lose their licences under plans to give police the power to issue penalty points for careless driving without evidence being heard in court.”
The Times, 20th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Sixteen years after a man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his heavily pregnant wife by hanging, The Times has uncovered evidence that throws his conviction into doubt.”
The Times, 20th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“An inquiry into discrimination in the UK’s biggest police force is to begin.”
BBC News, 18th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“An Asian detective locked in a race battle with Scotland Yard has lost his appeal against a decision clearing his employer of victimisation.”
The Independent, 17th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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