Stockwell

On Friday 22 July 2005 Jean Charles de Menezes was shot by MPS officers at Stockwell underground station following anti terrorist operations resulting from the terrorist bombing of the London transport system on 7 July 2005 and the failed terrorist attacks on the transport system on 21 July 2005.

Stockwell 1

Stockwell 1 is a report in two parts. The first, known as Stockwell 1A, deals with the circumstances of the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. The second, known as Stockwell 1B, deals with complaints by the family of Jean Charles de Menezes concerning the treatment they received by the MPS immediately following his death and makes recommendations on the operational lessons as identified by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). The reports are not yet in the public domain but have been disclosed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and to other interested parties.

MPA statement: IPCC publication of Stockwell 1 report (press release 8 Nov 07)
A full copy of the Stockwell 1 Report is available from the IPCC website
HMIC has conducted a review of the action taken by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to assess and validate MPS progress against the 16 recommendations made by the IPCC in conclusion to its Stockwell 1B enquiry.

Stockwell 2

Stockwell 2 is a report on the investigation into complaints about the MPS's handling of public statements following the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. The second investigation followed allegations from the family of Jean Charles de Menezes that the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Ian Blair and others had knowingly made public inaccurate information or had failed to correct inaccurate information placed in the public arena.

MPA to review way Met communicated following Stockwell tube death - (press release: 6 Sep 07)

Stockwell 2 Report recommendations

The recommendations contained in the report are as follows:

The investigation has identified serious weaknesses in the MPS in relation to the handling of critical information including within the senior management team. The MPA should consider what management action is required to resolve this. In view of the serious nature of the failings, the Home Office and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) should also consider what action they need to take to address the issues raised.
The MPA recognises that the issues identified by Operation Erini are areas of concern within the MPS and that they are fully addressed and systems are implemented to prevent a re-occurrence.
The Commissioner sets out to his personal staff his expectations in relation to keeping him informed of events occurring within the MPS area.
The responsibility for keeping the Commissioner and other key staff informed of critical information is made clear to the MPS senior management team.
The MPS reviews the purpose of the Crime Reporters' Association briefings including the potential for the MPS to be compromised if they are briefed outside an agreed media strategy.
All strategic meetings convened to discuss critical incidents are appropriately minuted in order that decisions made can be later identified and justified.

A copy of the full Stockwell 2 Report is available from the IPCC website.

Other associated reports

MPA ‘Counter-Terrorism: The London Debate’ (22 Feb 2007)
The MPA sought the views on terrorism and counter-terrorism of a diverse selection of over 1000 people who live and work in London.
MPA scrutiny of MPS media and communications (5 April 2007)
The Authority was concerned about the approach taken by the MPS to managing the press coverage of Forest Gate and conducted a short scrutiny of the Directorate of Public Affairs to consider what lessons can be learnt from that experience.
MPS review of internal communications systems (23 Feb 2006)
This report outlines the progress made in relation to MPS procedures and resilience in a range of key areas that developed from the response to the unprecedented policing challenges in July 2005.

Letters

Letter from MPA to Anne Tapsell regarding her letter to the Evening Standard about the Stockwell 2 Report - 6 August 2007
Letter from the MPA to the Editor of the Guardian newspaper - 4 August 2007
Letter from MPA to Attorney General about health and safety prosecution of MPS - 4 August 2006. See also: Press releases 46/06, 65/06
Stockwell incident letters - IPCC investigation
- Sir Ian Blair's letter to Sir John Gieve - 22 July 2005 [PDF document]
  NB: Sir Ian’s letter was incorrectly dated 21 July but was in fact sent on 22 July 2005.
- Sir John Gieve's reply to Sir Ian Blair - 22 July 2005 [PDF document]
- Len Duvall's letter to Sir John Gieve - 22 July 2005 [PDF document]

Published clarification by the Evening Standard

The following clarification was published in the Evening Standard on 7 August 2007.

Inquiry Report

We have been asked to point out that there was no suggestion in the Stockwell 2 Inquiry Report that either the Metropolitan Police Authority, or its chair Len Duvall, behaved in a dishonest manner: We are happy to clarify this.

Press releases

No	Date	Title
2007
56/07	08 Nov 07	MPA statement: IPCC publication of Stockwell 1 report
53/07	01 Nov 07	MPA statement following the Health and Safety trial verdict
43/07	06 Sep 07	MPA to review way Met communicated following Stockwell tube death
40/07	02 Aug 07	MPA role in Stockwell 2 process and any ensuing disciplinary procedures
39/07	02 Aug 07	Stockwell 2 IPCC Report: statement by MPA Chair Len Duvall
31/07	29 Jun 07	MPA reassures Londoners - The police are doing everything to protect our city
21/07	11 May 07	Jean Charles de Menezes: MPA response to the IPCC decision on shooting discipline
15/07	22 Feb 07	MPA publishes recommendations to improve UK response to terrorism
09/07	13 Feb 07	MPA statement regarding IPCC independent investigations into complaints made following the Forrest Gate counter-terrorist operation on 2 June 2006
2006
65/06	12 Oct 06	MPA - Attorney General confirms MPS health and safety prosecution to go ahead
58/06	22 Sep 06	MPA - Metropolitan Police dedicated to protecting the UK from Terrorism
47/06	10 Aug 06	MPA – statement by Len Duvall: community reassurance following terror arrests
46/06	04 Aug 06	MPA – letter to Attorney General about health and safety prosecution of MPS
Statement	27 Jul 06	Statement by Len Duvall: the role of military personnel seconded to MPS Specialist Operations
42/06	17 Jul 06	MPA - statement by Len Duvall in response to CPS decision
36/06	21 Jun 06	MPA – Counter-Terrorism: The London Debate
35/06	20 Jun 06	MPA – statement in response to written request from Rt Hon David Davis MP
33/06	12 Jun 06	MPA – MPS requested to produce report on Forest Gate operation
32/06	08 Jun 06	MPA – forced marriage remains a problem for society
15/06	14 Mar 06	MPA welcomes opportunity to learn lessons - IPCC report received
2005
63/05	11 Dec 05	Operational note: MPA conference ‘Together Against Terror?’ - widening the debate with London's communities
Statement	29 Sep 05	Statement by Len Duvall, Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority, regarding Lord Stevens and Operation Kratos
45/05	31 Aug 05	Working with London’s communities in response to terror attacks - MPA
44/05	22 Aug 05	Statement by Len Duvall, Chair of the MPA - financial compensation to the de Menezes family
43/05	19 Aug 05	Statement by Len Duvall, Chair of the MPA - Jean Charles de Menezes
35/05	11 Jul 05	MPA calls for communities to “Pull Together” following bombings
Statement	08 Jul 05	Statement by Len Duvall, Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority following the London bombings

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