Actions Against Police Articles
Police misconduct proceedings are intended to uphold professional standards and maintain public confidence in policing. What are they and what typically happens during a hearing?
Police Body Worn Video (BWV) can be powerful evidence, but it does not always capture the full picture. Cameras may not be recording, key moments can fall outside the frame, and disclosure or retention issues can arise.
Many miscarriages of justice aren’t caused by dramatic misconduct, they’re built into systems that reward speed over scrutiny. When the pressure to plead guilty is strong enough, innocence doesn’t always protect you. We examine the structural risks hiding in plain sight in England and Wales.
If police have reasonable grounds to suspect you of being in possession of a controlled drug, section 23(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) 1971 gives them power to detain you for a search. This stop and search power extends to any vehicle or vessel in which an officer suspects the drug may be found.
Following an assessment of the Metropolitan Police, the HMICFRS’s 2024 report assessed 8 areas of policing on a scale from outstanding to inadequate, further highlighting areas of concern and recommendations for improvement.
In 2024 the Metropolitan Police continue their roll-out of what they hope will be seen as a fresh start, under the Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley QPM. This includes a fresh name “A New Met for London”.
Code 1.7A states the Appropriate Adult’s role is to safeguard the rights and welfare of juveniles and vulnerable people. If you have been interviewed without an Appropriate Adult, and without a solicitor, then it may be the police have breached their statutory duty.
Andrew Guile advises clients upon all aspects of bringing compensation claims against the police.
The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime sets out the services and the minimum standard for these services, that must be provided to victims of crime by organisations in England and Wales.
The Islington Support Payment Scheme is now live for those who suffered non-recent abuse at a care home under the authority of Islington Council.
Emma Bergin provides a useful summary of the operation of Schedule 22 to the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Emma Bergin takes us through the police powers as set out in Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Emma Bergin provides a helpful overview of the powers given to the police by the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations
Ayana Porteous-Simpson looks at whether spit- hoods really are necessary to protect police offices or are just too dangerous.
Andrew Guile and Kris Gledhill look at how Hammerton v UK promted a change in the law.
Jonathan Rees, Glenn Vian & Garry Vian -v- The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis
Luke Cowles discussess the recent Panorama episode.
Hazel Metcalfe looks at the recent Worboys case.
A quick glance at the Bach Commission’s Final Report published on 22 September 20 by Luke Cowles.