Briefing on the death of Ian Tomlinson

30Jun09

originally published: June 2009

INQUEST has been working with the family of Ian Tomlinson and their lawyers since his death on 1 April 2009 during the G20 protests. They have published a briefing which focuses on the following issues:

• Background
• The role of the IPCC
• Police planning and operation of the G20 protests
• The role of police in surveillance and intelligence gathering
• The role of the Territorial Support Group
• Events following the death of Ian Tomlinson
• Misinformation
• The failure to involve the IPCC immediately after the death
• The treatment of Ian Tomlinson’s family

Read the briefing (PDF file) >

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