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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 May 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Monday, 22 May 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Information Sharing

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the records management policy of police forces following recent revelations that the Metropolitan Police failed to disclose 95 pages of documents relating to the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel Inquiry.

Answer

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has informed the Home Office of the discovery of information relevant to the work of the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel (DMIP) and the subsequent inspection, commissioned by the former Home Secretary, of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). HMICFRS will review the undisclosed material. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has also been informed.

The MPS has informed the family of Daniel Morgan and Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Chair of the now concluded DMIP, of the discovery, and offered to provide both with access to the material if required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7762
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Police Metropolitan Police Daniel Morgan Independent Panel Information sharing
Link
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