Category: Police Corruption
Musician found dead after fleeing police (inquest hears)
A musician was found dead in a Sheffield canal five days after fleeing a police search, his inquest heard. Wayne Hamilton, of Albert Road, Heeley, ran after officers stopped friend Lewis Trotman’s car on Shirland Lane, Attercliffe, Sheffield, in the
Lynette White police corruption trial: Documents found as DPP orders review
Documents have been found after they were thought to have been destroyed, which had led to the collapse of the UK's biggest police corruption trial. The announcement came as it emerged that a review has been ordered into the end
18 years on: reflections on the Stephen Lawrence verdict
History will recognise that the indefatigable campaigning of Stephen Lawrence’s parents has done more to change this country than a mountain of race relations legislation. brap chief executive Joy Warmington reflects on the lessons of the Stephen Lawrence murder.
Eight officers resign over illegal searches of dozens of people using police files
Eight police staff have lost their jobs after illegally accessing the confidential records of dozens of people on the Police National Computer. Of the eight, one police officer and one community support officer (PCSO) are facing criminal charges after an
Racism allegations against police spiral
Over the past four years complaints of racism against the police have risen by almost a third, an investigation by the Mirror has found. The report reveals ‘almost three allegations are being lodged every day and the total number of
Police claim autopsies clear them of ‘torture’ of young brothers in custody
The West Sumatra Police have denied that officers were responsible for “marks of torture” found on the bodies of two young brothers who died inside a police prison last month. “The autopsy results concluded that the cause of death was
Doreen Lawrence: convictions are no cause for celebration
Stephen Lawrence's mother, Doreen, said the convictions of Gary Dobson and David Norris for the murder of her son were not a cause for celebration, saying "How can I celebrate when my son lies buried?" Speaking outside the Old Bailey
Stephen Lawrence murder: Dobson and Norris found guilty
Two men have been convicted of the racist murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, 18 years after he was stabbed to death near a south London bus stop. Gary Dobson and David Norris were found guilty by an Old Bailey
Congressman calls for investigation of police custody deaths in Chicago
A U.S. Congressman asked federal authorities on Wednesday to investigate the deaths of two African-American men just three days apart while in custody at the same Chicago police station and during the same shifts. Lawyers for family members say the
ACPO admit police corruption isn’t punishable due to cost
ACPO top police Chief Peter Fahy confirmed on BBC Panorama that serious corruption often results in officers retiring early or resigning from their jobs! Apparently, in the interests of justice it is cheaper and more cost effective to allow officers
