PUBLIC-INTEREST RECORD KNOW YOUR RIGHTS · COMPLAIN · REFER · REVIEW UPDATED 10 Sep 2026

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Reports, inquiries & the newsrooms watching

Don't take our word for any of it. These are the official reviews, the oversight body, and the organisations and journalists reporting on policing. Read the findings and judge for yourself.

OFFICIAL REVIEWS & OVERSIGHT

Inquiries, reviews and the oversight body

Landmark reviews and the bodies responsible for inspecting forces and handling complaints.

The Macpherson Report (1999)

The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry — found institutional racism in the Metropolitan Police and set out reforms to rebuild trust.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-stephen-lawrence-inquiry

The Casey Review (March 2023)

Baroness Casey's review of the standards and culture of the Metropolitan Police.

https://www.met.police.uk/police-forces/metropolitan-police/areas/about-us/about-the-met/bcr/baroness-casey-review/

The Angiolini Inquiry (2024)

Part 1 report examining how a serving officer was able to offend — vetting, culture and standards.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/angiolini-inquiry-part-1-report

The Lammy Review (2017)

Review of the treatment of, and outcomes for, Black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lammy-review-final-report

IOPC — Independent Office for Police Conduct

The oversight body: statutory guidance, learning recommendations, how to complain and how to seek a review.

https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/

HMICFRS Inspectorate

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services — independent inspection reports on every force.

https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/

ORGANISATIONS

Rights, monitoring & support

Charities and campaigns that document police conduct, support people affected, and explain your rights.

Charity providing expertise on state-related deaths and the investigations and inquests that follow.

https://www.inquest.org.uk/

Human rights organisation with guidance on your rights and on challenging police decisions.

https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/

Research and advocacy on stop and search and fair, accountable policing.

https://www.stop-watch.org/

Netpol — Network for Police Monitoring

Monitors and challenges policing of protest and of communities.

https://netpol.org/

The Monitoring Group

Anti-racist charity supporting people facing racial violence and challenging police misconduct.

https://tmg-uk.org/

JOURNALISM

Newsrooms reporting on policing

Investigative units and national outlets that cover policing, accountability and civil liberties.

Liberty Investigates

Investigative journalism unit reporting on policing, surveillance and civil liberties.

https://libertyinvestigates.org.uk/

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

Non-profit newsroom whose investigations include policing and criminal justice.

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/

Independent outlet that reports on policing, accountability and public interest stories.

https://bylinetimes.com/

The Guardian — Police

Ongoing national coverage of policing and police conduct.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/police

National news, including coverage of policing and the oversight bodies.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news

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