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Police related inquiries

This page has a database of police inquiries and reports, as well as resources and information about organisations working in this area. Click on an inquiry to go to its detailed page.. Please get in touch if there is a report or inquiry you would like to see added or if you find something which needs to be corrected.

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Police Inquiries and reports

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​The investigations found will be displayed and each has a link to this site's page for the inquiry it comes from, and a page direct to the government link if available.

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Stockwell inquest

Themes

Killings, Police

Issues

Charges against the Chief Constable of St Helens

Themes

Police, Politics

Issues

Bichard

Themes

Police, Killings

Issues

7 July London bombings

Themes

Killings, Police

Issues

2011 Riots

Themes

Police

Issues

Daniel Morgan Independent Panel

Themes

Killings, Police

The Daniel Morgan Independent Panel was an eight-year investigation into the unsolved 1987 murder of Daniel Morgan, exposing institutional corruption within the Metropolitan Police and making 24 recommendations to improve accountability, transparency, and support for victims' families.

Issues

Southport public inquiry

Themes

Police

Southport public inquiry

Issues

Angiolini Inquiry

Themes

Police

Investigate how Wayne Couzens, an off-duty Metropolitan police officer, was able to abduct, rape and murder Sarah Everard.

Issues

Training, Monitoring

Waters Tribunal

Themes

Police, Custody

Allegations that John Waters was assaulted by police officers on 7 December 1957, at Thurso and the action taken by the Caithness Police in connection therewith

Issues

Accountability, Training

Arrest Of Major Sheppard

Themes

Custody, Police

The inquiry aimed to investigate the legality of the arrest, the treatment of Major Sheppard while in custody, and any potential misconduct by the police officers involved.

Issues

Death of Jalal Uddin Inquiry

Themes

Killings, Police

The Statutory Inquiry into the Death of Jalal Uddin investigates the circumstances of his 2016 murder, focusing on systemic issues, counter-terrorism measures, and police actions, aiming to provide recommendations to prevent similar tragedies.

Issues

Dawn Sturgess Inquiry

Themes

Defence, Killings, Politics, Police

The Dawn Sturgess Inquiry is an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 2018 Novichok poisoning incident in Salisbury, focusing on the death of Dawn Sturgess.

Issues

Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Themes

Police, Politics

Issues

Stephen Lawrence

Themes

Police

The inquiry investigated the handling of Stephen Lawrence's murder case and concluded that the Metropolitan Police Service was institutionally racist, leading to significant reforms in policing and criminal justice in the UK.

Issues

Undercover policing

Themes

Police

The Undercover Policing Inquiry, chaired by Sir John Mitting, is an ongoing investigation into the practices and conduct of undercover police operations in England and Wales, particularly focusing on the Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) and the National Public Order Intelligence Unit (NPOIU), with the aim of ensuring such practices are conducted lawfully and ethically.

Issues

Robert Hamill

Themes

Police

The Robert Hamill Inquiry investigated the death of Robert Hamill, examining whether any wrongful act or omission by or within the Royal Ulster Constabulary facilitated his death or obstructed the investigation, and made recommendations accordingly.

Issues

Azelle Rodney

Themes

Police

The Azelle Rodney Inquiry was a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Azelle Rodney, who was shot by police in 2005, and it resulted in several recommendations for police practices.

Issues

Training, Monitoring, Accountability, Communication

Anthony Grainger

Themes

Police

The Anthony Grainger Inquiry was an independent public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Anthony Grainger during a Greater Manchester Police operation, chaired by His Honour Judge Teague QC, and concluded with 11 recommendations

Issues

Training, Accountability, Communication

Detainees

Themes

Defence, Custody, Police

The Detainee Inquiry was an independent, judge-led investigation into allegations of British involvement in the improper treatment of detainees held by other countries post-9/11

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