Friday 11 March 2011

criminal justice system was "not fit for purpose".

Detective Chief Superintendent Hamish Campbell said the outcome of the long-running investigation was "wholly regrettable" after family members angrily said the criminal justice system was "not fit for purpose".
He said: "This current investigation has identified, ever more clearly, how the initial inquiry failed the family and wider public. It is quite apparent that police corruption was a debilitating factor in that investigation."
The detective said corruption during the initial inquiry was "wholly unacceptable".
"Within this formidable and complex murder inquiry, it is deeply regrettable that it has not proved possible to guarantee to the court that all the relevant material has been presented to ensure a fair trial," Det Chief Supt Campbell said.
"On behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service I sincerely apologise to Daniel Morgan's family and it is with considerable regret that a trial cannot proceed.

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