IOPC investigating response of West Midland police in death of Priory patient – The Guardian

‘The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the response of West Midlands police into the death of a 23-year-old man who ran away from a mental health hospital and was killed by a train.’

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The Guardian, 13th March 2023

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Wayne Couzens sentenced to 19 months in prison for indecent exposure – The Guardian

‘Wayne Couzens has been sentenced to 19 months in prison for flashing at women in the months before he kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2023

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‘I know where the bodies are buried’: one woman’s mission to change how the police investigate rape – The Guardian

Posted March 7th, 2023 in London, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘For the past two years, Betsy Stanko has been leading an unprecedented investigation into why the police have been failing so badly to tackle sexual violence. But is there any chance of fixing a system that seems so broken?’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2023

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Important to review Nicola Bulley case, says PCC – BBC News

Posted March 7th, 2023 in missing persons, news, police, privacy by sally

‘A police boss said it was important to review a force’s handling of the Nicola Bulley case to understand how the narrative got so “out of control”.’

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BBC News, 6th March 2023

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David Carrick: Rapist will not have sentence reviewed – BBC News

‘Serial rapist and former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick will not have his sentenced reviewed, the solicitor general said.’

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BBC News, 4th March 2023

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Conversion therapy ban will be hard to police, says victim – BBC News

‘A man subjected to electric shock aversion therapy in the 1970s to stop him being gay has welcomed plans to ban conversion therapy.’

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BBC News, 5th March 2023

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Hundreds of UK sex offenders went missing, figures show – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2023 in government departments, names, news, police, sexual offences, statistics by sally

‘Hundreds of sex offenders across the UK slipped off the radar of police in a three-year period, the BBC can reveal.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2023

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Driver jailed for injuring PC with stolen car in Birmingham – BBC News

Posted February 28th, 2023 in dangerous driving, guilty pleas, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A driver who left a police officer with serious injuries after hitting him with a stolen car has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 27th February 2023

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Revealed: one in 100 police officers in England and Wales faced a criminal charge last year – The Guardian

‘Shocking figures obtained by the Observer show roughly one in 100 police officers in England and Wales faced criminal charges, including for sexual offences, last year alone.’

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The Guardian, 25th February 2023

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Police should be given power to charge suspects, say senior officers in England – The Guardian

Posted February 27th, 2023 in criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, delay, news, police by sally

‘The police, rather than independent prosecution lawyers, should have the power to charge suspects in most cases, three senior police chiefs have said, as they warned of a deepening crisis in the justice system.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2023

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Reece Murphy inquest: Police failings over missing boy – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2023 in children, drug abuse, inquests, missing persons, news, police, professional conduct by sally

‘Jurors at an inquest into the death of a teenager who died after taking an overdose of MDMA have found police did not take all required steps to locate him after he was reported missing.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2023

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High Court to hear first stage of ‘partygate’ challenge against Met Police – The Independent

Posted February 22nd, 2023 in coronavirus, government departments, inquiries, judicial review, news, police by sally

‘The High Court will hear the first stage of a challenge against the Metropolitan Police over the force’s investigation into former prime minister Boris Johnson’s attendance at Number 10 parties during lockdown.’

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The Independent, 22nd February 2023

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Nicola Bulley: Lancashire Police investigated over death of another mother – The Independent

Posted February 22nd, 2023 in assault, bail, bereavement, missing persons, news, police, professional conduct by sally

‘A police officer from the force criticised over the Nicola Bulley search is being investigated for gross misconduct after the death of a young mother who was also reported missing.’

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The Independent, 22nd February 2023

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‘Catastrophic failings’ at gun licence unit, but no officers or staff lose jobs – The Independent

Posted February 21st, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, inquests, licensing, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

‘None of the police officers or staff investigated over the handling of Jake Davison’s gun licence will lose their jobs despite a jury finding there were “catastrophic failings” in the force’s firearms licensing department.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2023

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Calls for radical reform of gun laws after Plymouth shooting – The Guardian

Posted February 21st, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, inquests, licensing, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

‘Senior police officers, families of shooting victims and anti-gun campaigners have called for a “radical reform” of the firearms licensing system after an inquest jury found “catastrophic” failings allowed the Plymouth gunman, Jake Davison, to legally possess a shotgun that he used to kill five people.’

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The Guardian, 20th February 2023

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Domestic abusers to be more closely monitored and electronically tagged – BBC News

‘The most dangerous domestic abusers will be monitored more closely and electronically tagged as part of a new crackdown, the government has said.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2023

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Nicola Bulley – latest: Lancashire police ‘sexist’ for revealing missing dog walker’s alcohol issues – The Independent

Posted February 17th, 2023 in alcohol abuse, disclosure, families, missing persons, news, police, privacy by sally

‘A former victims’ commissioner has criticised Lancashire Police for being “sexist” after they controversially revealed Nicola Bulley’s alcohol issues.’

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The Independent, 17th February 2023

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Clear chances missed to identify Wayne Couzens as danger to women – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2023 in guilty pleas, kidnapping, London, murder, news, police, sexual offences by sally

‘Police missed clear chances to identify Wayne Couzens as a potential sex offender and a danger to women before he kidnapped and murdered Sarah Everard, it can finally be revealed.’

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The Guardian, 13th February 2023

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David Carrick jailed for life over series of rapes while Met police officer – The Guardian

Posted February 9th, 2023 in assault, news, police, rape, sentencing by sally

‘David Carrick, who believed his position as a Metropolitan police officer made him “untouchable” as he raped, assaulted and inflicted “irretrievable destruction” on at least 12 women before intimidating them into silence, has been jailed for life.’

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The Guardian, 7th February 2023

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Doncaster paedophile jailed for aiming gun at police in bid to be shot – BBC News

Posted February 9th, 2023 in child abuse, firearms, mental health, news, police, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A paedophile shot by police after threatening officers with a gun wanted to “get himself killed”, a court heard.’

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BBC News, 8th February 2023

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