Baird Inquiry News Today

Campaigners say victims of sexual offences are still "routinely" treated badly despite claims from police that many improvements have already been made as a result of the grooming scandal in Rochdale. A new report into the case says there were "serious failures" to protect children.

Dame Vera Baird KC, a barrister of almost 50 years experience, started the Baird Inquiry in the summer at the request of Mayor Andy Burnham and…

The independent Inquiry by Dame Vera Baird KC into the treatment by GMP of women and girls in relation to arrest,...

An independent inquiry into the experience of women and girls who are arrested and taken into police custody in Greater...

Dame Vera Baird KC, a barrister of almost 50 years experience and an ex-MP and Solicitor General, is leading the Baird Inquiry at the request of…

It follows a Sky News investigation in which a woman alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted while being held in custody by Greater Manchester Police.

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The Independent spoke to Zayna Iman, who claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted in custody

Dame Vera Baird KC is to head-up an independent inquiry into womens safety in Greater Manchester Police custody after Zayna Iman, 38, claims she was stripped, drugged and sexually assaulted.

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