Menu
07/11/2003
Minister praises Ombudsman's role in Belfast conference
Security Minister Jane Kennedy has praised the role of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland in organising the international policing conference that concluded in Belfast today.
The NIO Minister said: "It is a tribute to the esteem in which Mrs O'Loan is held in the field of police complaints, and also to the hard work of her team, that this conference is taking place in Belfast. The role of the Police Ombudsman's office is an important part of the new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland.
"At the time the office was set up in November 2000, it was the only agency of its kind in the world, providing independent civilian investigation of complaints against the police.
"Developments in Great Britain with the Independent Police Complaints Commission and in the Republic of Ireland with the Independent Garda Inspectorate, reflect how some are now following where the Police Ombudsman has been leading.
The three-day conference entitled 'Policing the Police - The Challenges' examined a number of key issues such as police accountability, the use of force, and tackling police corruption.
Speakers at the conference held in the Europa Hotel in Belfast included Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan, PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde, and Human Rights Commissioner for Northern Ireland Brice Dickson. Delegates also heard addresses from an international panel of experts that included the Hong Kong Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, Raymond Wong the Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Police Integrity Commission Tim Sage, and the Head of the South Africa Independent Complaints Directorate, Karen McKenzie.
In his address on tackling police corruption presented on the final day of the conference, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens told delegates that his team's investigation now centred on the role of the agent known as 'Stakeknife'.
Sir John said that the inquiry team had got to the bottom of collusion allegations regarding the 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
(SP)
The NIO Minister said: "It is a tribute to the esteem in which Mrs O'Loan is held in the field of police complaints, and also to the hard work of her team, that this conference is taking place in Belfast. The role of the Police Ombudsman's office is an important part of the new policing arrangements in Northern Ireland.
"At the time the office was set up in November 2000, it was the only agency of its kind in the world, providing independent civilian investigation of complaints against the police.
"Developments in Great Britain with the Independent Police Complaints Commission and in the Republic of Ireland with the Independent Garda Inspectorate, reflect how some are now following where the Police Ombudsman has been leading.
The three-day conference entitled 'Policing the Police - The Challenges' examined a number of key issues such as police accountability, the use of force, and tackling police corruption.
Speakers at the conference held in the Europa Hotel in Belfast included Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan, PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde, and Human Rights Commissioner for Northern Ireland Brice Dickson. Delegates also heard addresses from an international panel of experts that included the Hong Kong Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, Raymond Wong the Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Police Integrity Commission Tim Sage, and the Head of the South Africa Independent Complaints Directorate, Karen McKenzie.
In his address on tackling police corruption presented on the final day of the conference, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens told delegates that his team's investigation now centred on the role of the agent known as 'Stakeknife'.
Sir John said that the inquiry team had got to the bottom of collusion allegations regarding the 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
(SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
24 July 2002
Police Ombudsman’s report laid before parliament
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Dr John Reid, has unveiled The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland’s first annual report before Parliament on Monday July 23. The report covers the Police Ombudsman office’s discharge of its functions during the first 17 months since it was established in November 2000.
Police Ombudsman’s report laid before parliament
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Dr John Reid, has unveiled The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland’s first annual report before Parliament on Monday July 23. The report covers the Police Ombudsman office’s discharge of its functions during the first 17 months since it was established in November 2000.
21 April 2016
Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Assault On Boy
A police officer has been disciplined after failing to properly investigate an allegation that a man annoyed by children playing football near his car, attacked a 12-year-old boy by kicking him on the hand.
Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Assault On Boy
A police officer has been disciplined after failing to properly investigate an allegation that a man annoyed by children playing football near his car, attacked a 12-year-old boy by kicking him on the hand.
14 May 2012
Seven Police Officers Disciplined Over Pensioner's Death
Seven police officers have been disciplined over an investigation into the death of Lisburn man Jim Heasley in October 2010. The 70-year-old was assaulted as he walked home from Lagan Valley Pigeon Club. An investigation by the Police Ombudsman found a series of failings in the initial police response.
Seven Police Officers Disciplined Over Pensioner's Death
Seven police officers have been disciplined over an investigation into the death of Lisburn man Jim Heasley in October 2010. The 70-year-old was assaulted as he walked home from Lagan Valley Pigeon Club. An investigation by the Police Ombudsman found a series of failings in the initial police response.
20 October 2023
West Midlands Police To Investigate Incident Involving Police Ombudsman
The PSNI have asked West Midlands Police to investigate an alleged domestic incident at the home of Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson. It is understood that officers attended a "report of a domestic incident" at an address in Co Down on Saturday, September 23, at around 6.30pm.
West Midlands Police To Investigate Incident Involving Police Ombudsman
The PSNI have asked West Midlands Police to investigate an alleged domestic incident at the home of Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson. It is understood that officers attended a "report of a domestic incident" at an address in Co Down on Saturday, September 23, at around 6.30pm.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
