28/03/2003
Protestants more confident in Police Ombudsman
Figures released today have revealed that confidence in the Police Ombudsman within the Protestant community has risen to over two-thirds – up 20% on last year's mark.
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency's report found that Nuala O'Loan's office had impressed the public with its impartiality and efficiency.
Of those polled, 86% understood the ombudsman was independent to the PSNI and 80% believed any matter brought before the office would be dealt with fairly. A further 74% believed that the ombudsman would treat complaints in an impartial manner.
Over 1,200 people were polled between 3 February and 7 March 2003.
(GMcG)
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency's report found that Nuala O'Loan's office had impressed the public with its impartiality and efficiency.
Of those polled, 86% understood the ombudsman was independent to the PSNI and 80% believed any matter brought before the office would be dealt with fairly. A further 74% believed that the ombudsman would treat complaints in an impartial manner.
Over 1,200 people were polled between 3 February and 7 March 2003.
(GMcG)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 December 2016
Officer 'Justified' In Holding Man's Head Against Window
A PSNI officer was justified in holding a man's head against the window of a police car to prevent him from spitting, according to an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man complained that the officer had without warning hit his head against the window and then caused him to choke by continuing to press on his head and neck.
Officer 'Justified' In Holding Man's Head Against Window
A PSNI officer was justified in holding a man's head against the window of a police car to prevent him from spitting, according to an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man complained that the officer had without warning hit his head against the window and then caused him to choke by continuing to press on his head and neck.
29 March 2011
'Threat' Cell Note Probe Underway
A criminal inquiry has begun after a prison officer allegedly planted personal details about his governor on a note in a dissident republican suspect's cell.
'Threat' Cell Note Probe Underway
A criminal inquiry has begun after a prison officer allegedly planted personal details about his governor on a note in a dissident republican suspect's cell.
22 April 2026
Burrows to Challenge Secretary of State Over Police Ombudsman Accountability
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA is meeting with Secretary of State Hilary Benn in London today to address what he describes as serious failings in security vetting and accountability within the Office of the Police Ombudsman.
Burrows to Challenge Secretary of State Over Police Ombudsman Accountability
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA is meeting with Secretary of State Hilary Benn in London today to address what he describes as serious failings in security vetting and accountability within the Office of the Police Ombudsman.
17 January 2022
Ombudsman Report A 'Total Vindication' For Murder Victims Families
The SDLP have said that a Police Ombudsman report into the murder of 19 people between 1989-1993 is a "total vindication" of their families' decades long campaign for truth.
Ombudsman Report A 'Total Vindication' For Murder Victims Families
The SDLP have said that a Police Ombudsman report into the murder of 19 people between 1989-1993 is a "total vindication" of their families' decades long campaign for truth.
21 December 2018
Ombudsman: Police Failed To Investigate Crash Between Car And Cyclist
The Police Ombudsman's office has found that officers failed to properly investigate a crash which left a cyclist hospitalised for five days. The man was hit by a car in Glengormley, County Antrim, while cycling to work on 11 September 2018.
Ombudsman: Police Failed To Investigate Crash Between Car And Cyclist
The Police Ombudsman's office has found that officers failed to properly investigate a crash which left a cyclist hospitalised for five days. The man was hit by a car in Glengormley, County Antrim, while cycling to work on 11 September 2018.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A few showers around in the morning but still plenty of dry and bright spells. Drier in the afternoon, although the odd shower still possible, with longer sunny spells developing. Mostly light winds but breezy near coasts. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:It will be a dry evening with some late sunny spells before turning cloudier from the west. Becoming cloudy for all overnight with outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards. Minimum temperature 2 °C.