Met’s handling of new evidence about Stephen Lawrence case to be reviewed

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Admin

A separate police force will report on failures relating to sixth murder suspect, Matthew White, who was never prosecuted

An independent police force will review the Metropolitan police’s handling of new evidence relating to the murder of Stephen Lawrence 30 years after his death, the mayor of London has said.

It comes after the Met commissioner, Mark Rowley, apologised to Stephen’s mother, Doreen Lawrence, for not fulfilling a promise to answer questions stemming from a BBC investigation into the murder of the 18-year-old in 1993.

Rwanda bill clears parliament after peers abandon final battle over safety amendment – as it happened

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Admin

Bill could become law this week as end of parliamentary ping-pong in sight

Q: Do you think you will be able to implement this without leaving the European convention of human rights?

Sunak says he thinks he can implement this without leaving the ECHR.

If it ever comes to a choice between our national security, securing our borders, and membership of a foreign court, I’m, of course, always going to prioritise our national security.

Terror response Met officer cleared of dangerous driving could still face sack

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Admin

Force’s boss called prosecution of PC Paul Fisher over crash while racing to Streatham stabbings ‘appalling’

A police officer who was cleared of dangerous driving after crashing while racing to the scene of a terrorism attack may still face the sack, the Guardian has learned.

PC Paul Fisher was acquitted by a jury at Southwark crown court on Friday, leading the Metropolitan police commissioner to describe his ordeal as “appalling”.

Pro-Palestine protesters assemble in London as police jostle with far-right groups

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Admin

Organisers say rally on Armistice Day could be one of the largest political marches in British history

Pro-Palestine march in London - live updates

Protesters have begun assembling for a pro-Palestinian rally in London that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands on Saturday, while police have jostled with far-right groups attempting to reach the Cenotaph.

Organisers say that the pro-Palestine march, which has been the backdrop to a political row over Suella Braverman’s public criticism of the policing of protests, could be one of the biggest political marches in British history.