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UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Angus McCullough's review: A reckoning for the PSNI - and for press freedom | Computer Weekly

The McCullough Review examines allegations that PSNI unlawfully surveilled journalists, lawyers and NGOs and aims to establish accountability pathways.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

PSNI chief sorry over failure to delete data unlawfully seized from journalists | Computer Weekly

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has apologised after investigations by an independent reviewer, Angus McCullough KC, revealed that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) retained copies of the data on its computer system more than six years after it should have been deleted under a court agreement. Boutcher commissioned McCullough to carry out an independent review - which is due to report this week - into allegations that the PSNI had placed journalists, lawyers and non-government organisations under unlawful surveillance.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

MI5 unlawfully monitored the phone of BBC journalist Vincent Kearney | Computer Weekly

Jude Bunting KC, representing the BBC and Kearney, who now works for RTÉ, told the tribunal that MI5 had conceded that it unlawfully accessed Kearney's communications data in 2006 and 2009. It passed the data on to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). "This appears to be the first time in any tribunal proceedings that MI5 has accepted any interference with journalists' communications data and publicly accepted doing so unlawfully," he said.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Northern Ireland police kept inspectors in dark over surveillance of journalists | Computer Weekly

The Police Service of Northern Ireland kept inspectors from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) in the dark about two covert operations against journalists in 2018 and 2023, it has been disclosed. Brian Leveson, the investigatory powers commissioner, confirmed in a letter to Northern Ireland's policing board that the PSNI only informed IPCO about the covert operations in 2025, after they had become public.
UK news
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Man (39) charged with murder of Christopher Burns in Co Armagh

A 39-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Christopher 'Chrissy' Burns, who was found with serious head and facial injuries in Mountnorris.
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UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Ballymena riots: Fire started and windows smashed at Larne Leisure Centre

Protests in Northern Ireland have escalated into violence, particularly in Ballymena, raising concerns about possible paramilitary involvement.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Houses destroyed during serious disorder in Co Antrim, hours after boys charged with alleged sex assault of girl (14)

Violent protests erupted in Co Antrim following a serious sexual assault allegation, leading to significant property damage and a police appeal for calm.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 months ago

GAA asked to consider banning PSNI adverts in match-day programmes

GAA officials are debating the appropriateness of PSNI ads amid concerns about the unresolved murder case of Sean Brown.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Armed response officers called after woman attacked by dogs at Belfast house

Images show PSNI armed response officers at a Rutland Street house, with specialist officers restraining dogs as a woman was attacked and bitten requiring medical attention.
UK news
UK news
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Police looking to speak to van driver in search for missing Mayo man

Authorities are seeking information about missing man George Brennan, last seen in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Fifth PSNI officer retires while under investigation for Creswell case

Police investigation mishandled evidence in the Katie Simpson case, leading to significant scrutiny over their conduct.
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