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IPCC rapped over "serious" leak IPCC rapped over "serious" leak
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The leak of papers from the Jean Charles de Menezes shooting probe was a "serious breach" which should have been better dealt with, a report has found.The leak of papers from the Jean Charles de Menezes shooting probe was a "serious breach" which should have been better dealt with, a report has found.
The papers were passed to the media by an Independent Police Complaints Commission employee.The papers were passed to the media by an Independent Police Complaints Commission employee.
And inquiry concluded that the IPCC should have been "better prepared to handle the challenge of this event". An inquiry concluded that the IPCC should have been "better prepared to handle the challenge of this event".
But it praised the action taken by the watchdog for making major changes in its security.But it praised the action taken by the watchdog for making major changes in its security.
Mr Menezes was shot dead by police who mistook him for a suicide bomb suspect in July 2005.Mr Menezes was shot dead by police who mistook him for a suicide bomb suspect in July 2005.
The inquiry by Bill Taylor, former Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland, ruled that "there were shortcomings in the initial handling" of the disclosure by the IPCC.The inquiry by Bill Taylor, former Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland, ruled that "there were shortcomings in the initial handling" of the disclosure by the IPCC.
Mistakes were made in the analysis, approach and decisions taken Bill Taylor's reportMistakes were made in the analysis, approach and decisions taken Bill Taylor's report
The source of the leak was Canadian-born Lana Vandenberghe, an IPCC secretary who handed the documents to ITN.The source of the leak was Canadian-born Lana Vandenberghe, an IPCC secretary who handed the documents to ITN.
After being suspended, she resigned in autumn 2005 and in May 2006 was told that no charges would be brought against her.After being suspended, she resigned in autumn 2005 and in May 2006 was told that no charges would be brought against her.
'Naivety''Naivety'
The leak cast doubt on some of the circumstances of Brazilian-born Mr Menezes death in London in July 2005 and led to claims of a cover-up.The leak cast doubt on some of the circumstances of Brazilian-born Mr Menezes death in London in July 2005 and led to claims of a cover-up.
It also prompted his family to demand the resignation of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair.It also prompted his family to demand the resignation of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair.
The independent inquiry led by Bill Taylor was set up ten days after the leak to examine what went wrong.The independent inquiry led by Bill Taylor was set up ten days after the leak to examine what went wrong.
It found that errors by the IPCC damaged the credibility of the organisation, which displayed a "lack of organisational preparedness" and "a degree of decision-making naivety".It found that errors by the IPCC damaged the credibility of the organisation, which displayed a "lack of organisational preparedness" and "a degree of decision-making naivety".
It said: "Mistakes were made in the analysis, approach and decisions taken in relation to the unauthorised disclosure.It said: "Mistakes were made in the analysis, approach and decisions taken in relation to the unauthorised disclosure.
"If the original decisions had remained unchanged they could have inhibited a proper inquiry to establish the truth behind the events."If the original decisions had remained unchanged they could have inhibited a proper inquiry to establish the truth behind the events.
"The unauthorised disclosure of material very relevant to the De Menezes case dramatically heightened the investigative challenge by posing risks to that primary investigation, by raising questions about the efficacy of the IPCC in handling sensitive material and by putting at risk the organisation's reputation.""The unauthorised disclosure of material very relevant to the De Menezes case dramatically heightened the investigative challenge by posing risks to that primary investigation, by raising questions about the efficacy of the IPCC in handling sensitive material and by putting at risk the organisation's reputation."
ProtocolProtocol
But it praised the IPCC for its actions since.But it praised the IPCC for its actions since.
The watchdog accepted a series of recommendations made by Mr Taylor. These included better training for staff, an established protocol if any staff are accused of wrongdoing, and a dedicated security officer for the organisation.The watchdog accepted a series of recommendations made by Mr Taylor. These included better training for staff, an established protocol if any staff are accused of wrongdoing, and a dedicated security officer for the organisation.
The report was completed in January 2006, but its publishing was delayed because of legal issues.The report was completed in January 2006, but its publishing was delayed because of legal issues.
IPCC chief executive Jane Furniss said: "I joined the IPCC in December last year and I was impressed how all staff are aware of the need to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.IPCC chief executive Jane Furniss said: "I joined the IPCC in December last year and I was impressed how all staff are aware of the need to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
"Visitors now comment on the levels of our security and that all staff are very aware of the need to give this a high priority.""Visitors now comment on the levels of our security and that all staff are very aware of the need to give this a high priority."