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Policing Board ‘does not have powers’ to appoint temporary PSNI chief constable

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been rocked by a series of recent controversies.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Peter Sheridan to become commissioner for investigations on new legacy body

The former senior officer will work alongside Sir Declan Morgan on the ICRIR.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

I did not threaten to withdraw support for policing – O’Neill

Simon Byrne resigned as chief constable in the wake of a critical High Court judgment following the disciplining of two officers in 2021.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

NI Policing Board meets behind closed doors to discuss appointment of new chief

Policing in the region has been plunged into crisis following a number of controversies and the resignation of Chief Constable Simon Byrne.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

Mark Hamilton was unable to attend a meeting of the Police Federation due to a medical procedure.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Donaldson calls for interim leader to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’

Former PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigned this week after a string of controversies.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

‘Deeply concerning’ Met Police data breach put officers at risk, commissioner admits

Sir Mark Rowley said leak of details of 47,000 staff has made people ‘very nervous’

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

‘Justice denied’: Victims’ families slam UK’s Northern Ireland legacy bill

The UK’s proposed law will shut down new probes of atrocities committed during 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023

PSNI data breach ‘could cost force up to £240m’

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is investigating the Police Service of Northern Ireland data breach.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton is to appear before a meeting of the Police Federation on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023