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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.
Learning the Lessons Committee publish latest bulletin
Friday 29 July 2011
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) on a regular basis.
Coventry University undertake restraint technique trials
Friday 29 July 2011
A study into restraint techniques undertaken by Dr John Parkes at Coventry University has found that seated restraint positions have a significant impact on lung capacity.
July edition of the IAP e-bulletin launched today
Friday 29 July 2011
The IAP has launched its fifth e-bulletin today.
Safety in Custody in England and Wales 2010
Friday 29 July 2011
The Ministry of Justice and the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) have published their annual statistical bulletin on deaths, self harm and violence in prison custody.
Department of Health launch suicide prevention consultation
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Offender Health, part of the Department of Health, have launched a public consultation on their strategy to prevent suicide.
NCI publish report into suicide and homicide
Monday 25 July 2011
The National Confidential Inquiry has published its annual report on suicide and homicide by people with mental health covering the period between 1997 and 2008.
IPCC publish death in custody statistics for 2010/11
Thursday 14 July 2011
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) have published their annual death in custody statistics for 2010/11. The report reveals that there were 21 deaths in or following police contact between the 1 April 2010 and 31 March 2011.
PPO launch their annual report for 2010/11
Thursday 14 July 2011
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) have published their annual report for 2010/11. During this time period, the PPO received 4,641 complaints and opened 200 investigations into deaths, seven more than in 2009-10.
MoJ launch public consultation on Public Bodies Bill
Tuesday 12 July 2011
The Ministry of Justice has today launched a public consultation seeking views on proposals for reforms of its public bodies and statutory offices (including the Office of the Chief Coroner) to be made through the Public Bodies Bill, which is currently proceeding through Parliament.
Family listening day in September 2011
Thursday 07 July 2011
In March 2010, the IAP hosted a family listening event, which gave Panel members the opportunity to learn about the experiences faced by families affected by the death of a relative whilst detained within state custody.
