Overview

Lawrence Byford was chief inspector of constabulary for England and Wales between 1983 and 1987. He was called to give evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee investigation into Special Branch in 1984.

Reports

Date
Originator
MPS-UCPI
Title
Home Office
UCPI0000004666
HMIC letter to HMCIC expressing reservations about publishing the Special Branch Terms of Reference
HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary
UCPI0000035088
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary letter to Sir Brian Cubbon (HO) on the accountability of Special Branches to MI5