Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episode Submitted by daniel on Thu, 24/04/2025 - 02:47 Picture Image The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had gone to the broadcast regulator after demands for a public apology from the BBC were not met. Gang member Mr Kaba was shot by police officer Martyn Blake after trying to ram his way past police cars in Streatham, south-east London, in September 2022. The IOPC complained to the broadcaster after the Panorama episode initially aired without including its statement in reaction to claims by former regional director Sal Naseem. Read more about Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episodeAdd new comment
Campaigners express ‘deep concern’ over police accountability review Submitted by daniel on Mon, 10/02/2025 - 11:53 Picture Image Groups including Inquest, Liberty and the Centre for Women’s Justice wrote to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper urging her not to change the threshold for an inquest conclusion of unlawful killing, or move against a key ruling on police misconduct proceedings. The review was launched by the previous government in 2023, amid anger over the decision to prosecute Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake over the fatal shooting of Mr Kaba. Read more about Campaigners express ‘deep concern’ over police accountability reviewAdd new comment