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Welcome to our News section. Here, you will find an update on the latest activities of the IAP, relevant research and good practice documents from across the custody sectors, as well as our most recent press releases. For further information, please click on the links below.
Disclaimer: below are news items associated with our work that you may find helpful. Please note that the IAP does not necessarily endorse the contents of these.
Department of Health guidance on coping with sudden death
Thursday 24 June 2010
The Department of Health has produced guidance entitled, 'Help is at Hand: A Resource for People Bereaved by Suicide and Other Sudden Traumatic Death'.
NPIA guidance on responding to mental health issues
Thursday 24 June 2010
The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) have produced guidance on responding to individuals with mental health issues.
UKBA review into the detention of children
Wednesday 23 June 2010
The government is carrying out a review into the ending of the detention of children in the UK for immigration purposes, and UKBA are are keen to receive your views.
Learning the Lessons Committee publish latest bulletin
Wednesday 23 June 2010
The Learning the Lessons Committee has produced its latest bulletin on lessons drawn from reports and information on investigations which the Committee receives from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
IAP Research Directory now online
Friday 18 June 2010
In January 2010, the IAP disseminated a questionnaire to stakeholders to identify research that is currently underway, or was being planned in relation to deaths and near deaths in all forms of state custody.
An evaluation of Police Custody Healthcare in the South West
Friday 18 June 2010
The University of the West of England have published an evaluation report into the pilot scheme looking at a strategic partnership between Dorset Primary Care Trust and Dorset Police.
IAP Meeting 25 May 2010
Monday 14 June 2010
The sixth meeting of the Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) on Deaths in Custody took place on the 25th May 2010.
IAP holds Cross Sector Restraint Workshop
Monday 14 June 2010
On Wednesday 19th May, the IAP held a workshop involving the restraint training leads from each of the custody sectors, and medical and legal practitioners to discuss the use of physical restraint in a custodial setting.
