Met Police apologise over Daniel Morgan murder probe – BBC News
‘The Met Police has apologised to the family of private detective Daniel Morgan, who was murdered in 1987.’
BBC News, 19th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: police
Met to use counter-terrorism tactics against worst male predators – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan police has started using counter-terrorism tactics to hunt down the worst male offenders targeting women. Scotland Yard said it will rank the worst male offenders and then “use the organised crime or terrorism approach” against those assessed to be the most harmful top 100.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met Police: Detective would not have lost job over undercover relationship – BBC News
‘A Metropolitan Police officer who had a sexual relationship with a female activist while undercover would have kept his job if he had not already been sacked in 2018 and was still a serving officer, a tribunal has ruled.’
BBC News, 16th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence – House of Commons Library
‘On 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old Black man, was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London by a group of White youths in an unprovoked, racist attack. Stephen’s friend, Duwayne Brooks, was with him at the time and witnessed the attack.’
House of Commons Library, 9th July 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
New Judgment: R (on the application of Officer W80) v Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct and others [2023] UKSC 24 – UKSC Blog
‘W80, an armed police officer, shot Jermaine Baker dead in a police operation. Mr Baker was implicated in a plot to snatch two individuals from custody. The police had intelligence that the plotters would be in possession of firearms. W80’s account was that during the intervention, Mr Baker’s hands moved quickly up to a shoulder bag on his chest. Fearing for his life and those of his colleagues, W80 fired one shot. No firearm was found in the bag, but an imitation firearm was in the rear of the car.’
UKSC Blog, 5th July 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
Met Police: Doreen Lawrence concerned about pace of reform – BBC News
‘The mother of Stephen Lawrence says she is “profoundly concerned” about the slow pace of reforms in the Met Police.’
BBC News, 10th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
More visible policing and swifter consequences for antisocial behaviour – Home Office
‘Communities across England and Wales will see more police patrolling antisocial behaviour hotspots and perpetrators will face tougher, swifter consequences.’
Home Office, 6th July 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Supreme Court backs civil law test for police disciplinary proceedings – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Supreme Court has ruled that the civil law test should be applied in police disciplinary proceedings and that public confidence is better served in doing so.’
Law Society's Gazette, 5th July 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence’s mother says decision not to charge police over murder inquiry ‘disgraceful’ – The Independent
‘Stephen Lawrence’s mother says a decision not to charge four retired officers over their handling of the original murder investigation has caused her immense distress and she will challenge it.’
The Independent, 6th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jermaine Baker shooting: officer may face misconduct case after court ruling – The Guardian
‘A police officer who shot a man dead in 2015 could face professional misconduct proceedings after supreme court judges dismissed an appeal, in a landmark ruling that provides significant clarity over holding officers who use force to account.’
The Guardian, 5th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Elderly black man who was punched by police officer wins judicial review – The Guardian
‘The high court has overturned a decision by the police watchdog that an officer who punched an elderly black man in the face had no case to answer.’
The Guardian, 4th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Do the police owe potential victims a duty to warn? – Law Pod UK
‘Traditionally, courts have declined to impose this liability, believing it would lead to defensive policing. A recent High Court ruling appears to have changed all that. Listen to Rosalind English in discussion with Conor Monaghan of 5 Essex Court on this decision with serious implications for all public authorities.’
Law Pod UK, 5th July 2023
Source: audioboom.com
Lord Anderson publishes review of Investigatory Powers Act – Home Office
‘Lord Anderson has published his independent review of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.’
Home Office, 30th June 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Protests: Police powers to stop new tactics come into effect – BBC News
‘New measures aimed at curbing protest methods often used by environmental groups have come into effect.’
BBC News, 2nd July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence: How the Met Police failed to spot suspect Matthew White – BBC News
‘The most notorious racist murder in British history has never been fully solved, but everyone thinks they know who attacked Stephen Lawrence.’
BBC News, 26th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former police officer turned barrister jailed for raping girl 30 years ago – The Independent
‘A former police officer turned criminal defence barrister has been jailed for 16 years for the rape and indecent assault of a teenage girl more than 30 years ago.’
The Independent, 26th June 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence inquiry should have received more from Met, IOPC found – The Guardian
‘An official investigation has concluded that Scotland Yard had information that “could and should” have been handed to the inquiry into Stephen Lawrence’s murder but failed to disclose it, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 26th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Stephen Lawrence: BBC names new suspect in UK’s most notorious racist murder – BBC News
‘A major suspect in the Stephen Lawrence murder is publicly named today for the first time, after a BBC investigation.’
26th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met officer convicted for pepper spraying man as he climbed down building – The Guardian
‘A Metropolitan police officer who used pepper spray on a man as he climbed down a drainpipe attached to a high-rise apartment block has been convicted of assault, the force said.’
The Guardian, 22nd June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police urged to use stop and search to save more lives – Home Office
‘Police leaders must make sure their officers are confident to use stop and search powers wherever necessary, to seize dangerous weapons and prevent knife crime.’
Home Office, 20th June 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
