Category: police

Scotland Yard fights to keep phone-hacking targets a secret – The Independent

Posted January 14th, 2011 in disclosure, interception, news, police, telecommunications by sally

“The Metropolitan Police blocked legal action aimed at identifying all the alleged victims uncovered by its criminal investigation into phone hacking by the News of the World. Documents filed at the High Court in London show that Scotland Yard is resisting a claim for a judicial review of its handling of the case, on the basis that it does not have a public duty to contact everyone brought to the attention of detectives.”

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The Independent, 13th January 2011

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Swadlincote man convicted of police snowball assault – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2011 in assault, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A man has been convicted of common assault for throwing a snowball at a police community support officer.”

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BBC News, 12th January 2011

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Undercover officer ‘switched sides’ in power station trial – The Independent

Posted January 10th, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, evidence, news, police, trespass by sally

“The trial of six people accused of trying to shut down one of Britain’s biggest power stations has collapsed amid claims that an undercover policeman who infiltrated their group offered to give evidence on their behalf.”

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The Independent, 10th January 2011

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Man who threw snowball at police faces second court hearing – The Guardian

Posted January 4th, 2011 in assault, news, police, prosecutions by sally

“Dean Smith charged with common assault and case adjourned to give CPS time to decide whether to proceed with case.”

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The Guardian, 3rd January 2011

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Sussex police officer sentenced for false cash claim – BBC News

Posted December 20th, 2010 in fraud, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A former police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after he tried to claim £3,500 handed in to police belonged to him.”

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BBC News, 20th December 2010

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IPCC to oversee investigation into wheelchair protester incident – The Guardian

Posted December 17th, 2010 in assault, complaints, demonstrations, disabled persons, news, police by sally

“The police watchdog will oversee the investigation into allegations that police assaulted a young disabled protester as he took part in a student fees demonstration last week.”

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The Guardian, 16th December 2010

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Policeman cleared of Kent A21 death crash charge – BBC News

Posted December 15th, 2010 in dangerous driving, news, police by sally

“A police officer has been cleared of causing the death by dangerous driving of a mother-of-three in Kent.”

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BBC News, 14th December 2010

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Student fees protest: lawyers launch legal challenge to kettling – The Guardian

Posted December 14th, 2010 in demonstrations, false imprisonment, human rights, news, police by sally

“Lawyers have launched a legal challenge to the police tactic of kettling during recent student demonstrations, claiming a breach of human rights.”

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The Guardian, 14th December 2010

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Out of court disposals warning – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 9th, 2010 in cautions, news, penalties, police by sally

“Too many cases are being dealt with by out of court disposals where the police are acting as prosecutor and judge, a Court of Appeal judge said last week.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 9th December 2010

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Family anger at IPCC and police after failings that led to mother’s murder – The Guardian

Posted December 8th, 2010 in complaints, criminal records, domestic violence, murder, news, police by sally

“Relatives of Maria Stubbings plan action after Essex force failed to inform mother that her new partner was a convicted killer.”

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The Guardian, 7th December 2010

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G20 photographer awarded £30,000 for injury by police – The Guardian

Posted December 7th, 2010 in compensation, demonstrations, news, personal injuries, police by sally

“A photographer who was struck in the face by a police shield during the G20 protests last year has been awarded £30,000 compensation by the Metropolitan police.”

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The Guardian, 7th December 2010

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Deaths in police custody since 1998: 333; officers convicted: none – The Guardian

Posted December 3rd, 2010 in complaints, death in custody, news, police, prosecutions by sally

“A total of 333 people have died in or following police custody over the past 11 years, but no officer has ever been successfully prosecuted, according to a watchdog’s report.”

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Appeal bid by former police chief adjourned – The Independent

Posted December 2nd, 2010 in appeals, corruption, news, police by sally

“The latest appeal bid by a former Scotland Yard commander jailed for corruption will be heard next year after his case was adjourned today for investigations into new material he hopes will prove his innocence.”

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The Independent, 1st December 2010

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Mangrove Nine: the court challenge against police racism in Notting Hill – The Guardian

Posted November 30th, 2010 in inciting racial hatred, juries, news, police, racism by sally

“Forty years ago this week, a trial started which exposed heavy-handed police tactics in Notting Hill and changed racial justice in the UK forever.”

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The Guardian, 29th November 2010

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G20 policeman faces misconduct charges over Ian Tomlinson death – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2010 in demonstrations, disciplinary procedures, homicide, news, police by sally

“The police officer who attacked Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests will be accused of ‘inadvertently causing or contributing’ to his death at a gross misconduct hearing, it was revealed today.”

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The Guardian, 29th November 2010

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Northumbria Police face Stephen Mitchell damages claims – BBC News

Posted November 29th, 2010 in abuse of position of trust, damages, misfeasance in public office, news, police, sexual offences, victims by sally

“A police force which admitted failings over its recruitment of an officer who raped and assaulted vulnerable women is facing damages claims from his victims.”

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BBC News, 28th November 2010

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Police chief and deputy face charges over alleged nepotism – The Guardian

Posted November 25th, 2010 in news, police, professional conduct, recruitment by sally

“A police chief and his deputy are to face serious misconduct charges following an independent report into alleged nepotism during a botched recruitment exercise.”

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The Guardian, 25th November 2010

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Dewsbury woman sprayed with CS gas awarded £7,000 – BBC News

Posted November 25th, 2010 in complaints, news, personal injuries, police by sally

“A woman who suffered burns after she was sprayed in the face with CS gas has received £7,000 in compensation from West Yorkshire Police.”

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BBC News, 24th November 2010

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Police to have power to order violent partners to leave home for 48 hours – The Guardian

Posted November 25th, 2010 in domestic violence, news, pilot schemes, police by sally

“A scheme to protect women from domestic abuse by removing violent partners from the family home is to be piloted in three police force areas from next summer, the home secretary, Theresa May, is to announce today. The go-ahead for domestic violence protection orders forms part of an updated Home Office strategy to tackle sexual and emotional crimes against women and girls.”

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The Guardian, 25th November 2010

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Pc dismissed for raping woman in police locker room – BBC News

Posted November 22nd, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, rape by sally

“A Metropolitan Police (Met) officer has been dismissed for raping a woman in a police locker room.”

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BBC News, 18th November 2010

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