Metropolitan police chiefs must face up to institutional failings Letters: Readers criticise the response of senior officers to a damning report on racism, homophobia and misogyny in the Met The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
Police reject rules changes which would have kept names of suspects secret Media bosses had raised concerns over proposed changes to the College of Policing guidance. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Police open to consultation with media over plans to keep suspects’ names secret Crime reporters raised concerns that new guidelines could make it much harder for journalists to cover criminal cases. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
It’s vital police forces continue to name charged suspects - for everyone A proposed change to media guidelines from the College of Policing could be a step backwards Nottingham Post · Mar 23, 2023
Suspected murderers and rapists could have names withheld from public under new guidance The draft advice tells police forces that defendants “can be named”, rather than current guidelines saying they “should be named” unless in exceptional circumstances Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs Proposals by the College of Policing would see police forces no longer automatically name people charged with some crimes, including child sex abuse. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023