Clare Balding complaint over AA Gill column upheld – The Guardian
“Press watchdog censures writer over Sunday Times column in which he described TV presenter as a ‘dyke on a bike.’ ”
The Guardian, 17th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: complaints
Derren Brown show investigated over railway stunt – The Guardian
“Ofcom receives complaints that scene featuring hypnotised man chained to train tracks was dangerous.”
The Guardian, 15th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Manchester community reacts with anger as police cleared of violence – The Guardian
“Community groups in a formerly troubled area of Manchester have warned of serious damage to relations with the local police after an investigation cleared officers of undue violence at a street fracas.”
The Guardian, 2nd September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Advertising Standards Authority gets online power – BBC News
“The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its remit to cover the online realm.”
BBC News, 1st September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-miners claim injuries were under-compensated – BBC News
“A group of former miners who suffered industrial injuries are claiming they received inadequate compensation from a government scheme.”
BBC News, 18th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three million in the queue for compensation over PPI mis-selling – The Guardian
“Nearly three million people who took out payment protection insurance (PPI) sold by banks and other lenders could be in line for compensation totalling more than £2bn after the Financial Services Authority today issued new rules on how firms should handle the flood of complaints over mis-selling.”
The Guardian, 10th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
IPCC takes no action after girl hit by Taser by mistake – BBC News
“The police watchdog has said it will take no action against officers after a 14-year-old girl was accidentally shot with a Taser in Nottinghamshire.”
BBC News, 6th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Special constable guilty of ‘excessive’ assault – The Independent
“Peter Lightfoot, 40 was today [2nd August] found guilty by a jury of assaulting Lance Corporal Mark Aspinall after they viewed CCTV footage of him pushing his head into the ground and striking him with a police helmet.”
The Independent, 2nd August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police cleared over CS spray use in Brentwood – BBC News
“An inquiry into Essex police officers who arrested a man using CS spray has concluded the arrest was lawful.”
BBC News, 29th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paddy Power’s blind footballers ruled onside by ASA – The Guardian
“With a team of blind footballers who kick a cat into a tree, it seemed to have something to offend everybody. But one of the most complained-about adverts of all time was cleared today by the advertising watchdog.”
The Guardian, 21st July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Shocking’ London Dungeon ad banned – The Guardian
“A digital poster for the London Dungeon featuring the sudden transformation of Queen Mary into a zombie-like character has been banned by the advertising watchdog watchdog for scaring children.”
The Guardian, 14th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Focus of Raoul Moat investigation turns on police – The Observer
“Questions begin over how Northumbria police force handled Moat, his friends, the media and public.”
The Observer, 11th July 2010
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
IPCC publishes findings following investigation into Metropolitan Police handling of sexual offences case – Independent Police Complaints Commission
“A Superintendent and two Inspectors are to face a Full Powers Misconduct Panel, following an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) into the Metropolitan Police’s handling of the case of Kirk Reid.”
Full press release and link to full report
Independent Police Complaints Commission, 28th June 2010
Source: www.ipcc.gov.uk
Scotland Yard condemned for serial sex attacker failings – The Guardian
“Three senior Scotland Yard officers could face dismissal after ‘sustained failure’ by police allowed a serial sex attacker to continue stalking lone women in south-west London four years after he was identified as a suspect. In a damning report, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) today described the police investigation into the series of attacks as a ‘shameful chapter’ in the history of the Metropolitan police.”
The Guardian, 28th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Results of Cherie Blair inquiry ‘were covered up’ – The Independent
“The body which investigates complaints against judges has been accused of covering up the full extent of an investigation into Cherie Blair over her decision to hand down a lenient sentence to a convicted man because he was ‘a religious person’.”
The Independent, 21st June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
IPCC clears G20 protest sergeant Delroy Smellie – BBC News
“A police officer accused of striking a woman with a baton at a G20 protest has been cleared by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.”
BBC News, 17th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cherie Blair cleared over court comment complaints – The Independent
“Cherie Blair will not be disciplined after she was cleared over comments she made while sparing a violent offender jail.”
The Independent, 10th June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
IPCC to publish report on Rachel Nickell’s death – BBC News
“The police watchdog is publishing a report into claims officers failed to detain a rapist who went on to kill Rachel Nickell.”
BBC News, 3rd May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyers prepare to hear LeO roar – The Guardian
“Have you ever complained about the service you received from a lawyer? It’s not always the easiest thing in the world: lawyers do not really see themselves as a service industry, and so tend to treat complaints as a personal affront rather than as a chance to ensure their clients have had a good experience.”
The Guardian, 1st June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
First UK ad for abortion services draws 350 complaints – The Guardian
“ASA to assess criticism of TV campaign for sexual health charity Marie Stopes.”
The Guardian, 28th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
