Bureau of Investigative Journalism reveals independent police corruption investigations in UK have plummeted by 70% over 5 years, sparking serious concerns about weakened oversight & accountability

by | Feb 26, 2026

According to the data, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) opened 101 corruption investigations in 2020/21, but just 30 in 2024/25, despite ongoing concerns about misconduct within law enforcement. Even when including less‑independent probes conducted by...