G20/Public Order policing

Due to the public concern over events surrounding the policing of G20, the first priority for the panel was a review of the policing of this event. The Panel held a number of sessions, gathering evidence from a cross section of interested parties. They spoke to senior MPS officers responsible for public order policing and officers on ‘the ground’ at G20 including those from other police forces who supplied support during this event. The Panel also spoke to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, the President of ACPO and the Deputy Chair of the IPCC. They attended public order training and held an open session to gather evidence from a broad spectrum of the public which included protestors, the media and civil liberties groups. The Panel reported back to the MPA Full Authority in March 2010.

The Authority has now published the final 'Responding to G20 report' which also contains the MPS response to recommendations made by the Authority.

• Final report - Responding to G20

Public Order / G20 meetings and visits

• 9 July 2009 - Meeting with Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) - Initial terms of reference established
• 17 September 2009 - Meeting with senior officers in overall charge at G20 demonstrations
• 14 October 2009 - Meeting with officers on the ground at G20 demonstrations (including Officers from City of London and Sussex Constabulary)
• 16 October 2009 - Visit to witness MPS public order training
• 5 November 2009 - Open meeting to hear from the Public about public order and G20
• 15 December 2009 - Meeting with IPCC, Meeting with Journalists, and Meeting with HMIC.

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