The Brief: Anonymity in the spotlight

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Police and Crime Panel recommends involving HMICFRS in chief selection - The recommendation follows an IOPC investigation into the selection process for the chief constable of Lincolnshire.

Twenty forces in England now using Naloxone says NPCC - Mark Lay, the National Drugs Coordinator for the NPCC, told the Public Accounts Committee that plans to provide the spray to firearms officers are also being looked at.

PC cleared of gross misconduct over Tasering of 10-year-old girl - IOPC pushed for misconduct hearing after Met disagreed with action and CPS said case did not merit prosecution.

Chief sorry for 'error in judgment' after being driven home during storm - CC Jo Farrell has faced criticism for asking resources to be used in this way in light of Police Scotland's well-documented budgetary issues.

The Brief: Anonymity in the spotlight

How does the justice system balance the rights of police officers to be protected with that of bereaved families and the principles of open justice? Our specialist police chambers examine the issue.

Date - 18th March 2020
By - Matthew Butt QC

Policing is a unique vocation. Police officers, often by necessity, come into contact with individuals who mean harm to them and others. The deliberate targeting of police officers in the 2017 London terrorist attacks was a terrible reminder of...

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