DM-20
Response
Accepted
HOLMES access for independent panels
Recommendation
All independent panels and inquiries examining police investigations should be given full access to the associated HOLMES accounts at their secure premises when they begin their work.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
Government reports this recommendation as delivered. Status as of Government Response (June 2023): Completed.
Sources
Government response (2023-06-22): Accepted
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-daniel-morgan-report/government-response-to-the-report-of-the-daniel-morgan-independent-panel
Text: Since 2020, police HOLMES databases have become Cloud-based, making the system accessible for the first time via a corporately managed device for those with the appropriate security clearance and purpose.
Progress update (2023-06-22): Completed
Status as of Government Response (June 2023): Completed
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-daniel-morgan-report
How was this evidence gathered?
Evidence searched by baseline-data-v1 on 26 May 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk
This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
Volume 1
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Home Office
22 Jun 2023
Since 2020, police HOLMES databases have become Cloud-based, making the system accessible for the first time via a corporately managed device for those with the appropriate security clearance and purpose.
Source
Inquiry
Daniel Morgan Panel
Report
The Report of the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel
15 Jun 2021
Responsible Bodies
Home Office
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
5.0 yrs
Last formal update
1074 days ago