Operation Yurta

Date asked:
Committee:Performance committee
Question type:Written

To provide an update report on the current situation regarding the Durham Constabulary Investigation (Operation Yurta);

The litigation taken by two journalists concerning their arrest is at an advanced stage and mediation has been offered by the Chief Constable in late March in order to resolve all outstanding matters. The Covid 19 pandemic prevented this from happening immediately but it is anticipated that the formal mediation can commence as soon as dates can be agreed between the parties.

The Senior Investigating Officer responsible for Operation Yurta advises that she is unable to submit her final report until the Lord Chief Justice issues his final directions, in order to ensure all relevant information is captured.