Chief Constable Winton Keenen Lying again (to ACC 'cover up' Bacon and IOPC /IPCC) in Martin McGartland cases

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Martin McGartland

13 November 2018

Dear Northumbria Police,

Re: Chief Constable Winton Keenen Lying again (to ACC 'cover up' Bacon and IOPC /IPCC) in Martin McGartland cases

I am aware that Chief Constable Winton Keenen "provided" a written response to ACC 'Cover-Up' Bacon concerning serious complaints against him (that she & Vera 'Turn a Blind-Eye' Baird have covered up) in which he stated that he has ;

"... authorised a reinvestigation of this attempted murder case including the issues surrounding the media release by an independent police force. The aim of this is to achieve
an independent investigation which has the confidence of Mr McGartland."

Martin McGartland says; "Chief Constable Winton 'Cover Up' Keenen is a compulsive liar. He has lied, covered up and conspired at every stage (including to the IPCC, IOPC, ICO and to his own officers). This is all connected to the serious corruption (of which he is / remains the kingpin) and the cover up by him, others acting under his direction and control when it concerns me, my cases."

Chief Constable Winton 'Cover Up' Keenen has never " authorised a reinvestigation" of Martin McGartland attempted murder case by an "independent police force".
Nor did he do so regarding what he refers to as "media release" (which as he is well aware - more corruption / lies on his part - was a dirty ticks and smear campaign by his force) by an independent police force.

Moreover, PCC Vera Baird and ACC Bacon will be aware that he has never done so.

Total lies, more lies by Chief Constable Winton 'Cover Up' Keenen. There has been so many lies by him I have lost count.

I want to place on the record that Winton Keenen (Team Winton . NP) has been, continues to be at the heart of the Massive conspiracy to botch, cover up, protect (including IRA terrorist and suspects from arrest in an attempted murder case), block, obstruct investigations / complaints (including those against himself). And the same is the case regarding the smearing of me (his / Team Winton cover up of it) Etc etc in my cases.

To be very clear, Chief Constable Winton 'Cover Up' Keenen is the main problem.

Winton Keenen is being protected by IOPC / IPCC, different heads of PSD, PCC Vera Baird, ACC Bacon, Home Office and others when it concerns complaints made against him. The evidence in support of those complaints (no matter how compelling) is being ignored and covered up.

Under the FOIA I am requesting a copy of Chief Constable Winton Keenen's written response to ACC Bacon concerning the complaints that he had wilfully lied to IPCC in his 'report' to them concerning Martin McGartland.

I am also requesting copies of internal emails between Winton Keenen, ACC Bacon, Vera Baird (and also their staff) as well as IOPC / IPCC concerning above matter. And the PCC Vera Baird, ACC Bacon circumvented and fundamentally flawed (as well as unlawful) decision / process to deal with gross misconduct complaints against Winton Keenen as local resolution. That was done, I am clear, to protect Mr Keenen from investigation and being held to account.

The IPCC / IOPC Statutory Guidance is very clear (as is known to QC Vera Baird, ACC Bacon and Winton Keenen) Note States -

Local resolution
3.36 If a complaint does not need to be referred to the IPCC (and is unlikely to result in
voluntary referral), the appropriate authority must decide whether it is suitable for
local resolution. For information about local resolution see section 5.

5.1 The great majority of complaints will not need to be referred to the IPCC and will be
handled, at least initially, by the appropriate authority (usually forces themselves).
Local handling covers a wide range of activity. Some can be dealt with through local
resolution. This is a process which focuses on resolving the complaint in the most
appropriate way, and which therefore allows the appropriate authority to work with
a complainant to take the necessary action (see below for more detail). However,
local resolution cannot be used for complaints that reach a certain threshold of
seriousness. Those complaints must be dealt with by a formal local investigation,
which may result in disciplinary or criminal sanctions, and carry a right of appeal
to the IPCC if the complainant is dissatisfied with the outcome.

5.2 It is important that appropriate authorities understand which complaints can be
dealt with by local resolution and which require investigation. This section describes
the process of local resolution and the threshold test to be applied in using it.
Section 9 describes the process of local investigation.

5.3 The primary focus of the person handling a complaint, regardless of the process
followed, should be to resolve the complaint.

5.4 When a complaint is made, the person dealing with it should establish exactly what the
complaint is about and what the complainant would regard as a satisfactory outcome.
A personal approach to this is more likely to be successful than sending a letter as a
conversation will allow for any issues or concerns to be explored in more detail.

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Local resolution

5.8 Local resolution is a flexible process that can be adapted to the needs of the
complainant. The complaint will be handled in the main at a local managerial level,
not within professional standards departments.

5.9 Although local resolution will not result in disciplinary proceedings, the manager of the
person complained about may take management action or formal action under the
unsatisfactory performance procedures (for police officers) or capability procedures
(for police staff members) during, or as a result of, the complaints process.
Complaints suitable for local resolution

5.10 When a complaint has been recorded and there is no requirement to refer it to the
IPCC and it is not being referred voluntarily, the appropriate authority must decide
whether the complaint is suitable for local resolution.

When a complaint has been recorded and there is no requirement to refer it to the
IPCC and it is not being referred voluntarily, the appropriate authority must decide
whether the complaint is suitable for local resolution.
A complaint must meet both of the following conditions to be suitable for
local resolution:
• the appropriate authority is satisfied that the conduct that is being complained
about (even if it were proved) would not justify bringing criminal or disciplinary
proceedings against the person whose conduct is complained about; and
• the appropriate authority is satisfied that the conduct complained about (even
if it were proved) would not involve the infringement of a person’s rights under
Article 2 or 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
If a complaint does not meet these conditions, it is not suitable for local resolution
and must be investigated by the appropriate authority.
Paragraph 6, Schedule 3, Police Reform Act 2002

5.11 This assessment should be made taking the complaint at face value. If a complaint
meets these conditions, it may be dealt with by way of local resolution, and the
expectation is that it will be locally resolved unless there is a reason why this is not
possible. If there is doubt whether a complaint satisfies either of the conditions, it is
advisable to err on the side of caution and not treat it as suitable for local resolution.

5.12 Where a pattern of behaviour is identified in a person serving with the police, the
person determining whether the complaint is suitable for local resolution should
consider carefully whether local resolution is appropriate. Local resolution may be the
proportionate response, for example to a complaint of incivility. However, if there have
been similar or previous complaints that have also been resolved locally the IPCC
encourages the appropriate authority to consider whether there are underlying
reasons for the pattern of behaviour which may justify the bringing of disciplinary
proceedings in respect of the latest conduct complained about.
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.................... I rely on all of the Statutory Guidance (including below).....

The link to most up to date Statutory Guidance on local resolution is here (see page 24 3.36, page/s 30 to 35 5.1 to 2.25 etc ) :
https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/sites/d...

Yours faithfully,

Martin McGartland

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The smearing of Martin McGartland and the Massive Northumbria Police (CC Winton 'Cover Up' Keenen - Team Winton) conspiracy and corruption to cover it up / protect all those who were/are involved in it: https://www.youtube.com/user/dufferpad/f...

Watch Here - The Smearing of Martin McGartland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjqphnDx...