Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
@IAPDiC
We are an advisory Non-Departmental Public Body co-sponsored by @MoJGovUK, @UKHomeOffice and @DHSCgovuk with the central aim of preventing deaths in custody.
NEW: Our Chair, @EmslieLynn, reflects on the IAPDC's work to prevent deaths in custody between Feb 2023 - Aug 2024 in her mid-term report. Read here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/iapdc-cha….
"These conditions have a serious impact on the safety and wellbeing of prisoners, as we continue to see worrying levels of death and self-harm across the prison estate." Read our response to @HMIPrisonsnews report here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/iapdc-res….
Today we have published our 2024-25 Annual Report, which details "yet another very difficult year for all those living and working in prisons in England and Wales." ⬇️ Find out more below and read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report…
'We must ensure that seriously ill individuals are given timely access to appropriate care in the right setting.' Read the latest @InsideTimeUK article by our Chair, @EmslieLynn. insidetime.org/information/me…
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…
"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." - @EmslieLynn Read more here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/updated-g….
The APCC has today launched updated Guidance on Preventing Deaths in Custody. 📄 Produced following a concerning rise in the number of deaths in custody and apparent suicides, this updated guidance contains useful evidence-based case studies and recommendations which show how…
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 @CommonsJustice's inquiry into tackling drugs in prison. Read our written evidence to the inquiry here: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidenc….
'Driving improvements to safety through the Independent Sentencing Review.' Read the latest @InsideTimeUK article by our Chair, @EmslieLynn. insidetime.org/information/dr…
The latest data published by @MoJGovUK and @hmpps show there were 342 deaths in prison in 2024. Read our response here: iapdeathsincustody.independent.gov.uk/news/iapdc-res….
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 @publicappts @IAPDC_UK
People on remand are at significantly increased risk of suicide. In her column for @InsideTimeUK, our Chair @EmslieLynn sets out the importance of access to purposeful activities, family contact & mental health support to help keep remand prisoners safe. insidetime.org/information/su…
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….
The @MoJGovUK 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/.
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.@MoJGovUK & @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 @MoJGovUK's Independent Sentencing Review is a crucial step to improving safety. Read our full response below.
Data published by @policeconduct 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….
"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 @EmslieLynn's latest @InsideTimeUK article here. tinyurl.com/4nnbkamn
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…
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_taylor6 @HMIPrisonsnews. iapondeathsincustody.org/news/2024/9/11…
"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 @EmslieLynn's latest @InsideTimeUK article here. tinyurl.com/23phyyfm