The chairman of the Manchester Arena public inquiry has suggested an 'independent source' should be appointed to make sure the security services and counter-terror policing are keeping to a series of recommendations he made.
Sir John Saunders suggested the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Sir Brian Leveson, who has an oversight role in ensuring the security services comply with regulations in carrying out their covert activities, would be able to monitor the progress being made in implementing changes and proposals he called for.
As a 'final alternative', he said the inquiry's legal team would be prepared to carry out the monitoring free of charge, saying he was 'aware that the cost of inquiries is a matter of concern'.
