Baird Inquiry: How Greater Manchester Police acted unlawfully
July 18, 2024
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The Baird Inquiry was set up to look into the treatment of people in the custody of Greater Manchester Police, following a Sky News investigation by our home affairs editor Jason Farrell. <br /><br />Dame Vera Baird, a former victim's commissioner, examined 15 cases and found GMP were guilty of unlawful arrests, demeaning strip searches and exercising powers they do not have. <br /><br />Niall Paterson is joined by Jason to hear more of the stories of people mistreated by GMP and to look at Dame Vera's findings. <br /><br />Plus, Niall speaks to Maggie Oliver, a former GMP detective constable who campaigns for greater accountability from the police. <br /><br />Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse <br />Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles <br />Editor: Wendy Parker <br />Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
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