Tag Archives: Metropolitan Police

The death of Daniel Morgan and the (im)possibility of Justice

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

A man who really fights for justice must lead a private, not a public, life if he is to survive for even a short time.” —Socrates, in Plato’s Apology, 31d–32a Daniel Morgan died with an axe in his face.  We … Continue reading →

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Without Fear or Favour, police corruption and the failure of imagination.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Considering the Leveson Inquiry, I have been interested in the relationship between the police and the press. In particular, I was interested in the report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Without Fear or Favour: a review of police relationships. … Continue reading →

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