Re: Rape case complainant kills herself

Guest Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:28 pm

Hinch wrote: Extract -- I'm sure the Inquiry will reveal all... or perhaps not. Early indications are not encouraging.

There's news reports of a thorough police investigation and a future called-for Review, so 'the Inquiry' could be that of the IPCC scratch

A GMP Assistant Chief Constable has confirmed, "The woman had been a complainant in a case that recently concluded at court, and throughout that process specially trained officers from Greater Manchester Police had been providing her with regular support and advice. It won’t comment further as apparently the matter had been immediately referred to the IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) following her death.

It seems to beg another public question and answer: - will her tragic death now add urgency to an investigation previously referred to the IPCC in July 2012, 18 months ago, when, according to a spokesman, it was then asked to look into the conduct of detectives who were investigating claims made by Tracy Shelvey and other women?

Tracy Shelvey rape allegation probe: Greater Manchester Police were being investigated over conduct of Rochdale officers in 2012

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/tracy-shelvey-rape-allegation-probe-6686124

Guest Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:39 pm

Well done to this MP for maintaining his stance about justice access / support services for particularly vulnerable people

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/85398/letter-from-parliament-simon-danczuk-mp

Hinch Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:14 am

Here, hear. Despite early misgivings, Simon Danczuk has turned out to be a good MP. About time we had one.

Chill37 Fri Feb 14, 2014 9:38 am

Hinch wrote:Here, hear. Despite early misgivings, Simon Danczuk has turned out to be a good MP. About time we had one.

Simons stock has clearly risen in recent months with his comments.

cyfrifia Fri Feb 14, 2014 9:47 am

House of Commons 30th January 2014

Quote: Simon Danczuk: "The right hon. Lady will be familiar with the two Rochdale grooming cases. The country of origin of some of the perpetrators of those horrific crimes is not the UK. Will the Bill make things easier? Will she assure me and the people of Rochdale that, under the Bill, those who committed those crimes can be sent back to their country of origin?"

Hinch Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:02 pm

Two women at centre of rape re-trial criticise police investigation and trial process - ITV News http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2014-03-03/theskhkhk/

One alleged victim had to wait 8 years before police called her back! Chief Constable of GMP “There have been failings in some investigations" At the original 2012 seven-week trial, 36 witnesses gave evidence!

According to friends, Tracy Shelvey's ordeal at the two, prolonged trials was to prove too much for her.

Fahy said he agreed with Tony Lloyd, police and crime commissioner for Greater Manchester, who on Tuesday said lessons needed to be learned from Shelvey's death: -

Police chief calls for rape cases rethink after woman's death , The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/feb/04/greater-manchester-police-rape-cases

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