Wednesday, October 23, 2024

UK Government Announces Anonymity For Police Firearms Officers Facing Trial

The UK government has announced anonymity for police firearms officers facing trial until they are convicted. 

The measure is part of reforms aimed at addressing concerns from both within the police and the public over current systems of police accountability


And comes after the end of the high-profile trial of a police officer, which had seen protests over police shooting as well as criticism over the decision to charge the officer with murder. 


Simon Gaitán reports… 


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