Phone-hacking scandal leads to corruption probe of UK police
A police review board will investigate allegations of corruption and other issues involving British police in the wake of allegations that journalists paid police officers for information, Home Secretary Theresa May said Monday.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary will examine “instances of undue influence, inappropriate contractual relationships and other abuses of power” between police officials, reporters and other parties, May said.
The inspectorate is a division of the Home Office that inspects and reviews police forces in Britain to ensure they operate according to standards.
It is to offer May recommendations for preventing such issues in the future.
May told Parliament that she also will consider additional resources and powers for the Independent Police Complaints Commission, which is providing independent oversight of the investigation.