Independent Reviews

Public body review examining the IOPC's efficacy, efficiency, governance and accountability. Made 93 recommendations, 73 addressed to the IOPC itself and the remainder to the Home Office and other bodies.

Independent review examining the quality and use of police data on race and ethnicity in the exercise of police powers including stop and search, use of force, and arrests.

Independent review into the culture and standards of the Metropolitan Police Service. Found institutional racism, misogyny, and homophobia within the Met, with a culture of cover-up and denial.

Independent review of the Prevent counter-terrorism programme. Found Prevent had been too focused on right-wing extremism at the expense of Islamist extremism, and had become too cautious about engagement with Islamist groups.

Independent review of the emergency response to the Manchester Arena bombing. Found significant failings in inter-agency coordination, communication, and the declaration of a major incident.

Independent review examining the Hillsborough families' experiences of public institutions following the April 2016 inquest conclusions, documenting their suffering and making 25 points of learning about how the state should treat bereaved families.

Independent review of deaths and serious incidents in police custody. Examined systemic failures including poor use of risk assessment, inadequate healthcare provision, and disproportionate use of restraint on BAME individuals.

Independent review of police disciplinary arrangements examining efficiency, fairness and public confidence. Made 23 recommendations for reforming how misconduct hearings are run.

Second part of an independent review of police officer and staff pay and conditions, commissioned by the Home Secretary. Published July 2012 with 121 recommendations on pay scales, progression, direct entry and fitness requirements.

First part of an independent review of police officer and staff pay and conditions, commissioned by the Home Secretary. Published March 2011 with 62 recommendations on allowances, overtime and unsocial hours payments.

Independent review of policing in England and Wales, commissioned by the Home Secretary. Published February 2008 with 33 recommendations to reduce bureaucracy, increase neighbourhood policing and improve efficiency.