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Guidance published to help PCCs support prevention of deaths in custody
The IOPC reported 23 deaths in police custody in 2022/23, more than double the number of deaths compared to the previous year and the highest number of deaths since 2017/18.
Category: GovernancePCC
Tags: CustodyMerseyside PCC
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The Forensic Opportunities Trawl (FOT) project will review closed CCRC applications where the applicant was convicted of rape or murder before 1 January 2016 and the identity of the offender is in issue. The objective of the FOT is to identify those cases where there are forensic opportunities and to pursue relevant lines of investigation. The project will also identify lessons and opportunities for improvement in the CCRC’s regular casework. Cases are assessed at phase 2 and detailed investigations carried out at phase 3. The purpose of the Investigations Adviser role is to conduct phase 2 assessments, recommend which cases progress to phase 3, and provide advice on potential lines of investigation at phase 3.
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