Police may be given new powers after cuts protest, says home secretary – The Guardian

Posted March 28th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, public order by sally

“The government will consider giving the police new powers, including the banning of face coverings, following the weekend’s anti-cuts march, the home secretary, Theresa May, has said.”

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The Guardian, 28th March 2011

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Tomlinson inquest to begin, two years after his death – The Independent

Posted March 28th, 2011 in demonstrations, inquests, news, police by sally

“After three post-mortem examinations, and almost two years to the day since he died after being struck by a police baton during G20 protests, the inquest into the death of Ian Tomlinson is due to start on Monday.”

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The Independent, 26th March 2011

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Phone hacking: Met and DPP clash over legal advice on stolen voicemails – The Guardian

“The phone-hacking scandal has spilled over into an extraordinary public clash between the Metropolitan police and the director of public prosecutions, with each side implying the other has misled parliament.”

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The Guardian, 24th March 2011

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Shot Pc David Rathband sues force over Raoul Moat attack – The Independent

Posted March 24th, 2011 in duty of care, firearms, news, police by sally

“Shot Pc David Rathband said today he was suing his own force because he was left ‘a sitting duck’ when gunman Raoul Moat declared war on police.”

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The Independent, 23rd March 2011

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Police ‘illegally’ kettled peaceful G20 protesters for four hours, court hears – The Guardian

Posted March 23rd, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, public order by sally

“Police officers illegally kettled peaceful climate activists at the G20 protests in 2009 to stop their gathering being ‘hijacked’ by violent protesters from another demonstration, the high court has heard.”

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The Guardian, 22nd March 2011

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G20 protesters challenge police kettling tactics in court – The Guardian

Posted March 22nd, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, violence by sally

“Police officers used punches to the face, slaps and shields against demonstrators whom police chiefs accept had nothing to do with violence, the high court will hear today.”

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The Guardian, 21st March 2011

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Security guards given police powers – The Independent

Posted March 21st, 2011 in news, police, security companies by sally

“Private security guards are gaining limited policing powers today under a Government scheme to relieve the petty crime burden on forces.”

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The Independent, 21st March 2011

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Greater Manchester Police criticised over David Askew case – BBC News

Posted March 21st, 2011 in complaints, harassment, news, police by sally

“Police have been criticised for their handling of the case of a man with learning difficulties who died after being harassed in Greater Manchester.”

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BBC News, 21st March 2011

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Sacked West Yorkshire officer loses legal battle – BBC News

Posted March 21st, 2011 in judicial review, news, police, professional conduct, unfair dismissal by sally

“A Wakefield Pc sacked for inappropriate behaviour, including flirting with a drugs suspect, has failed in her High Court bid to get her job back.”

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BBC News, 18th March 2011

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Ali Dizaei witness is arrested on suspicion of fraud – The Guardian

Posted March 21st, 2011 in appeals, corruption, fraud, news, police, witnesses by sally

“The man whose evidence led to the jailing of a police chief has been arrested on suspicion of fraud days before the crown will try to convince judges that he is still a reliable witness, the Guardian has learned.”

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The Guardian, 20th March 2011

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Sex-on-duty policeman jailed – The Independent

Posted March 15th, 2011 in misfeasance in public office, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A married policeman who had sex with a woman while he was on duty was jailed for 12 months today.”

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The Independent, 15th March 2011

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Police accused of false arrest at fees protest – The Guardian

Posted March 14th, 2011 in complaints, demonstrations, news, police by sally

“IPCC investigating claims that officer colluded with colleagues to arrest man on false grounds during December protest.”

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The Guardian, 14th March 2011

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Deepcut families call for inquiry after review criticises police – The Independent

Posted March 14th, 2011 in armed forces, inquests, inquiries, news, police by sally

“Fresh demands for a public inquiry into the deaths of four young recruits shot at Deepcut Army barracks were issued last night after a new review revealed serious shortcomings in the way police investigated the cases.”

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The Independent, 13th March 2011

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Scotland Yard in spotlight as axe murder case collapses – The Guardian

Posted March 11th, 2011 in murder, news, police, prosecutions by sally

“A major Scotland Yard investigation has ended in failure after three men were acquitted of charges over the 1987 murder of a private investigator who was found with an axe embedded in his head in a pub car park.”

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The Guardian, 11th March 2011

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Injured North Yorkshire Police officer awarded £370,000 – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2011 in accidents, compensation, news, personal injuries, police, road traffic by sally

“A police sergeant who was forced to retire after he was seriously injured in a motorbike accident has been awarded £370,000 in compensation.”

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BBC News, 11th March 2011

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‘Pc Nipples’ and her colleagues taught boys a lesson on name-calling – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 10th, 2011 in children, news, police, restorative justice by sally

“Four police officers held a 90 minute ‘restorative justice conference’ with five schoolboys after they called a woman constable ‘PC Nipples’.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2011

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Met police are criminalising a generation of students, claims law firm – The Guardian

Posted March 7th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, trespass by sally

“A leading legal aid firm has accused the Metropolitan police of criminalising a generation of students for taking part in the protests against tuition fees.”

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The Guardian, 6th March 2011

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Mark Saunders inquest: firearms officer cleared of inserting song titles – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2011 in complaints, firearms, inquests, news, police by sally

“Police marksman involved in barrister’s shooting faces misconduct action for ‘crass remark’ after IPCC investigation.”

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The Guardian, 4th March 2011

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IPCC finds police response to Joanne Butler’s emergency calls was ‘flawed’ – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in complaints, murder, news, police by sally

“The way police responded to a woman who made two 999 calls before she was battered to death was ‘wholly inadequate’, according to a report by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. It highlighted failings in Leicestershire Constabulary’s response to phone calls they received prior to Joanne Butler’s murder in January 2006.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2011

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New code to govern CCTV cameras – The Independent

“Police forces and councils who want to set up CCTV systems will have to be open and clear about what they will be used for and why under Home Office plans.”

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The Independent, 1st March 2011

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