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| The '''Independent Police Complaints Commission''' ('''IPCC''') is a ] in the ] responsible for overseeing the system for handling complaints made against ] forces in ]. It can also elect to manage or supervise the police investigation into a particular complaint and can independently investigate the most serious cases itself. | The '''Independent Police Complaints Commission''' ('''IPCC''') is a ] in the ] responsible for overseeing the system for handling complaints made against ] forces in ]. It can also elect to manage or supervise the police investigation into a particular complaint and can independently investigate the most serious cases itself. | ||
| ==Powers== | == Powers == | ||
| The statutory powers and responsibilities of the commission were set out by the ], and it came into existence on ] ], replacing the ] which in turn replaced the ] in ]. Unlike these organisations, it has its own independent investigators, giving it the choice of supervising police investigations into serious complaints or independently investigating them itself. |
The statutory powers and responsibilities of the commission were set out by the ], and it came into existence on ] ], replacing the ] which in turn replaced the ] in ]. Like its predecessors, the Independent Police Complaints Commission is completely independent of the Police. | ||
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| Unlike these organisations, it has its own independent investigators, giving it the choice of supervising police investigations into serious complaints or independently investigating them itself. Only 70% of its investigators are serving police officers, around 30% of the investigators are former police officers (source: ] interview ], 9 May 2006). | |||
| ==Commissioners== | ==Commissioners== | ||
| The seventeen commissioners are appointed by the ] for a five year period, with the possibility of a further five year extension, and cannot be former police officers. They are responsible for the general supervision of the organisation as well as the outcome of the particular cases that it investigates. | The seventeen commissioners are appointed by the ] for a five year period, with the possibility of a further five year extension, and cannot be former police officers. They are responsible for the general supervision of the organisation as well as the outcome of the particular cases that it investigates. The commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month, in the ]. | ||
| ==Northern Ireland and Scotland== | ==Northern Ireland and Scotland== | ||
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The IPCC self-regulation scheme covers England and Wales; oversight of the police complaints system in ] is the responsibility of the ], and in ] is the responsibility of the ], part of the ]. | ||
| ==Criticism== | ==Criticism== | ||
| In May 2006 the ] accused the IPCC of a |
In May 2006 the ] accused the IPCC of a "catalogue of inappropriate comments and perverse actions". Their main complaint referred to the inquiry into the shooting of ], in particular a leak and mismanagement of media contact. The IPCC chairman, ] replied that the federation had "misrepresented the views" of the organisation but accepted that the IPCC had got it wrong on occasions including over the leak. <REF>{{cite web | date = ] | title = Police criticise 'perverse' IPCC | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4755333.stm | format = HTML | publisher = BBC News | accessdate = 2006-06-11}}</ref> | ||
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| More detailed criticism of the IPCC can be studied by comparing an actual IPCC report (published at ) with a report on that report (published at ). On Friday 29 June 2007, the ] responsible for establishing the IPCC, ], described the IPCC as ''"useless"'' on ] program ]. | |||
| == Praise == | |||
| More detailed criticism of the IPCC can be studied by comparing an actual IPCC report (published at www.ggm11.plus.com\ipccrprt.htm) with a report on that report (published at www.ggm11.plus.com\report.htm). | |||
| , ], former Prime Minister ], former minister ] and leading libel lawyer , all heap copious praise on the IPCC for its supine willingness to assist. | |||
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| Head of the ], ] thanked the IPCC, after it absolved all his Police Officers of any wrongdoing in their killing of ]. He described the IPCC report as the "simple sword of truth." ] used the IPCC report to justify promoting Commander ], the officer who gave the order to kill ], to ] of the ]. | |||
| == Flag and Logo == | |||
| The IPCC has its own logo, known as the . The IPCC flag is a red rectangle, with a white circle containing a black . | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom responsible for overseeing the system for handling complaints made against police forces in England and Wales. It can also elect to manage or supervise the police investigation into a particular complaint and can independently investigate the most serious cases itself.
Powers
The statutory powers and responsibilities of the commission were set out by the Police Reform Act 2002, and it came into existence on 1 April 2004, replacing the Police Complaints Authority which in turn replaced the Police Complaints Board in 1985. Like its predecessors, the Independent Police Complaints Commission is completely independent of the Police.
Unlike these organisations, it has its own independent investigators, giving it the choice of supervising police investigations into serious complaints or independently investigating them itself. Only 70% of its investigators are serving police officers, around 30% of the investigators are former police officers (source: BBC Radio 4 interview The World Tonight, 9 May 2006).
Commissioners
The seventeen commissioners are appointed by the Home Secretary for a five year period, with the possibility of a further five year extension, and cannot be former police officers. They are responsible for the general supervision of the organisation as well as the outcome of the particular cases that it investigates. The commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month, in the Hurlingham Club.
Northern Ireland and Scotland
The IPCC self-regulation scheme covers England and Wales; oversight of the police complaints system in Northern Ireland is the responsibility of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, and in Scotland is the responsibility of the Procurator Fiscal, part of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
Criticism
In May 2006 the Police Federation of England and Wales accused the IPCC of a "catalogue of inappropriate comments and perverse actions". Their main complaint referred to the inquiry into the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, in particular a leak and mismanagement of media contact. The IPCC chairman, Nick Hardwick replied that the federation had "misrepresented the views" of the organisation but accepted that the IPCC had got it wrong on occasions including over the leak.
More detailed criticism of the IPCC can be studied by comparing an actual IPCC report (published at www.ggm11.plus.com\ipccrprt.htm) with a report on that report (published at www.ggm11.plus.com\report.htm). On Friday 29 June 2007, the Home Secretary responsible for establishing the IPCC, David Blunkett, described the IPCC as "useless" on BBC Radio 4 program The World at One.
Praise
His Honour Lord Justice Nelson, Lord Jeffrey Archer, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, former minister Jonathan Aitken and leading libel lawyer Roderick Dadak, all heap copious praise on the IPCC for its supine willingness to assist.
Head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Ian Blair thanked the IPCC, after it absolved all his Police Officers of any wrongdoing in their killing of Jean Charles de Menezes. He described the IPCC report as the "simple sword of truth." Ian Blair used the IPCC report to justify promoting Commander Cressida Dick, the officer who gave the order to kill Jean Charles de Menezes, to Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
Flag and Logo
The IPCC has its own logo, known as the Fylfot Cross. The IPCC flag is a red rectangle, with a white circle containing a black Fylfot Cross.
References
- "Police criticise 'perverse' IPCC" (HTML). BBC News. 2006-05-09. Retrieved 2006-06-11.
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External link
- Independent Police Complaints Commission website
- WikiCrimeLine Police Complaints Commission Commentary and useful links
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