Report questions role of North's policing watchdog

A major report on the North's policing watchdog has raised questions over its independence and the British government's role in appointing its figurehead.

Report questions role of North's policing watchdog

A major report on the North's policing watchdog has raised questions over its independence and the British government's role in appointing its figurehead.

Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson's office is also accused of failing to hold police to account over controversial cases from the Troubles and of using procedures that have left it open to accusations of bias.

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