Menu
06/02/2008
Police 'Business Cards' To Cut Red Tape
Police stopping members of the public in the street should hand out a business card rather than fill out a lengthy form under measures to be unveiled tomorrow by Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary.
Scrapping the form filling is among a list of proposals designed to help cut red tape contained in a draft copy of Sir Ronnie's report, which he claims could save up to six million hours a year, equivalent to putting an extra 2,000 to 3,000 officers on frontline duties.
However, the report says a more formal process is still needed when police are conducting a search.
Sir Ronnie, the former PSNI and Royal Ulster Constabulary Chief Constable, carried out an independent review in his capacity as senior policing adviser to the Home Secretary.
He will say in the report that the police service overall is lacking in confidence, accountability and common sense, the BBC has learned.
Lengthy paperwork was introduced after the inquiry into the racist murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence. The forms were meant to monitor whether ethnic minorities were being unfairly targeted and the actions of individual police officers.
The current, so-called "stop and account" form can take officers up to seven minutes to complete.
Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, is expected to respond to the report by promising to publish a green paper on police reform with a view to legislation later this year.
(GC)
Scrapping the form filling is among a list of proposals designed to help cut red tape contained in a draft copy of Sir Ronnie's report, which he claims could save up to six million hours a year, equivalent to putting an extra 2,000 to 3,000 officers on frontline duties.
However, the report says a more formal process is still needed when police are conducting a search.
Sir Ronnie, the former PSNI and Royal Ulster Constabulary Chief Constable, carried out an independent review in his capacity as senior policing adviser to the Home Secretary.
He will say in the report that the police service overall is lacking in confidence, accountability and common sense, the BBC has learned.
Lengthy paperwork was introduced after the inquiry into the racist murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence. The forms were meant to monitor whether ethnic minorities were being unfairly targeted and the actions of individual police officers.
The current, so-called "stop and account" form can take officers up to seven minutes to complete.
Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, is expected to respond to the report by promising to publish a green paper on police reform with a view to legislation later this year.
(GC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 September 2014
EHRC To Investigate Met Following Discrimination Case
An investigation has been launched after a tribunal found that the Metropolitan Police deliberately re-wrote an internal report. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched its investigation against the force after a tribunal found that PC Carol Howard was discriminated against on the grounds of sex and race.
EHRC To Investigate Met Following Discrimination Case
An investigation has been launched after a tribunal found that the Metropolitan Police deliberately re-wrote an internal report. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched its investigation against the force after a tribunal found that PC Carol Howard was discriminated against on the grounds of sex and race.
19 December 2012
Police Forces Urged To Do More
A report published today finds that the police service has responded to the recommendations in HMIC's 2011 report, Without Fear or Favour: but more needs to be done, and with a greater sense of urgency.
Police Forces Urged To Do More
A report published today finds that the police service has responded to the recommendations in HMIC's 2011 report, Without Fear or Favour: but more needs to be done, and with a greater sense of urgency.
06 September 2013
Convicted Police Murderer Dale Cregan Moves To Secure Hospital
The man jailed for the murder of two police officers has been moved from Strangeways prison in Manchester to the maximum-security Ashworth Hospital. 30-year-old Dale Cregan was given a whole-life sentence for the murders of PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes as well as father and son David and Mark Short.
Convicted Police Murderer Dale Cregan Moves To Secure Hospital
The man jailed for the murder of two police officers has been moved from Strangeways prison in Manchester to the maximum-security Ashworth Hospital. 30-year-old Dale Cregan was given a whole-life sentence for the murders of PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes as well as father and son David and Mark Short.
12 September 2007
Police Snared In Red Tape
The Chief Inspector of Constabulary has reported that police forces in England and Wales are caught up in a maze of red tape. Sir Ronnie Flanagan in his 'Review of Policing' has said that police forces would continue to "over-record and under-deliver" as officers were concerned about criticism of their performance and weighed down by bureaucracy.
Police Snared In Red Tape
The Chief Inspector of Constabulary has reported that police forces in England and Wales are caught up in a maze of red tape. Sir Ronnie Flanagan in his 'Review of Policing' has said that police forces would continue to "over-record and under-deliver" as officers were concerned about criticism of their performance and weighed down by bureaucracy.
29 August 2014
Major Police Hunt Launched After Boy Taken From Hospital
A major police hunt has begun after a five-year-old boy with a brain tumour, was taken by his family without consent from Southampton General Hospital. Police said that Ashya King was taken from the hospital by Brett King, 51, and Naghemeh King, 45, on Thursday. It is thought he may have been taken to France.
Major Police Hunt Launched After Boy Taken From Hospital
A major police hunt has begun after a five-year-old boy with a brain tumour, was taken by his family without consent from Southampton General Hospital. Police said that Ashya King was taken from the hospital by Brett King, 51, and Naghemeh King, 45, on Thursday. It is thought he may have been taken to France.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
