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Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody - Assessing the Risk Factors Contributing to Premature Mortality among Detained Psychiatric Patients: A Scoping Review

"My Panel and I firmly believe that a longer-term strategy and step change in policy-making processes is urgently needed to make sure that the prison service is never in this position again." - read Lynn Emslie's latest InsideTime article here. tinyurl.com/23phyyfm

The Chief Inspector’s annual report is a dire reminder of the risk to life in our closed institutions. Read our response to the annual report by Charlie Taylor HMI Prisons. iapondeathsincustody.org/news/2024/9/11…

NEW: Our Autumn 2024 IAPDC Newsletter provides updates on our latest work and our priorities for the remainder of the year. iapondeathsincustody.org/s/IAPDC-Newsle…

"While the SDS40 scheme may offer immediate relief, I am clear that without a long-term strategy we risk ending up with the same dangerously overcrowded conditions as before" - read IAPDC Chair Lynn Emslie's latest InsideTime article here. tinyurl.com/4nnbkamn

Data published by Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) show a worrying upward trend in police custody deaths. In 2023/24 there were: ➡️24 deaths in or following police custody. ➡️ 68 apparent suicides within 48 hours of release from police custody. Read our statement here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/police-cu….

The Ministry of Justice's Independent Sentencing Review is a crucial step to improving safety. Read our full response below.

.Ministry of Justice & @HMPPS prison data released today show: ➡️317 deaths, a 4% increase compared to the previous year ➡️of these 88 were self-inflicted, a 4% decrease compared to the previous year ➡️record high number & rate of self-harm incidents Our response: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/latest-de…

The Ministry of Justice is advertising a vacancy to join the IAPDC to lead and embed work to reduce deaths in custody. The deadline to apply is 24 December. More details about the vacancy here: …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8393. More details about the IAPDC here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/about-us/.

NEW: We are very pleased to welcome Kate Eves and Andrew Harris as new members of the IAPDC. Read about their backgrounds and expertise here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/two-new-m….

People on remand are at significantly increased risk of suicide. In her column for InsideTime, our Chair Lynn Emslie sets out the importance of access to purposeful activities, family contact & mental health support to help keep remand prisoners safe. insidetime.org/information/su…

The MoJ is currently advertising the Chair vacancy on the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody. Further details, and how to apply, can be found at: …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8394 Applications deadline is in fact 11:00am on Wednesday 19 February 2025 HM Government Public Appointments @IAPDC_UK

The latest data published by Ministry of Justice and HMPPS show there were 342 deaths in prison in 2024. Read our response here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/iapdc-res….

'Driving improvements to safety through the Independent Sentencing Review.' Read the latest InsideTime article by our Chair, Lynn Emslie. insidetime.org/information/dr…

The scale of drug misuse in the criminal justice system is significant and both directly and indirectly leads to deaths in custody. We welcome the Justice Committee's inquiry into tackling drugs in prison. Read our written evidence to the inquiry here: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidenc….

"This updated guidance recognises the vital role PCCs have in ensuring individuals held in custody are detained safely & supported appropriately upon release, through their role of holding to account & scrutiny." - Lynn Emslie Read more here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/updated-g….

We welcome the recommendations of the Sentencing Review, particularly its focus on reducing reliance on custody and strengthening community alternatives. The Government must act now to implement these recommendations. Read our full statement below. iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/implement…