Met Police attacked for failing mentally ill
Scotland Yard was criticised today for a series of failings in dealing with vulnerable people with mental illness. An independent report found “failures in systems, misjudgments or errors by individuals” and “discrimination” by officers that led to the deaths of people with mental health problems.…
Ligsyn reaktion på retsudvalg ungdom rapport
The parliamentary Justice Committee has published its report of a year long inquiry into youth justice. The Committee found that there were ‘three very serious issues in the custodial estate that require action’: ‘First, it is imperative to draw together and act upon lessons arising from the deaths…
Dødsfald i politiets varetægt i England & Wales 2012
The year was defined by three spikes in self-inflicted deaths: January saw the highest number, followed by July. And despite a decline through the Autumn, the number of self-inflicted deaths rose sharply in December. This is a common pattern as the festive period can be a challenging and…
