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  • Campaign charity INQUEST launches its Skills and Support Toolkit

    source: INQUEST published: 11 December 2015 INQUEST launched an online version of its Skills and Support Toolkit on 16th December. This resource, funded by the Big Lottery, has been developed with the help of a number of families, including INQUEST’s Family Reference Group, all of whom have had direct experience of a relative who has… Read more

  • Red Alert HELP! pilot Online Information Portal now open

    source: Red Alert HELP! published: 8 October 2015 Red Alert HELP! provides an interactive online advice portal available 24/7 x 365 to help you find the information, services or support that you need. Primarily featuring services in the West Midlands, there is also information on national services, campaigns and support initiatives. The portal consists of a type-recognition… Read more

  • UFFC Annual Procession 2015

    The United Families and Friends Campaign (UFFC) is a national coalition of families and friends of those that have died in the custody of police and prison officers and in immigration detention and psychiatric hospitals in the UK. Read more

  • Theresa May launches independent review of deaths in police custody

    Theresa May [announced] plans on Thursday to launch an independent review of deaths in police custody as she vows to stamp out the “evasiveness and obstruction” suffered by families at the hands of the authorities. Read more

  • IAP – Statistical analysis of deaths between 2000 & 2013

    The IAP published their fourth statistical report into deaths in custody – covering the period 2000-2013. There were 523 recorded deaths in custody in 2013. Read more

  • Home secretary committed to solving deaths in custody crisis

    Theresa May has expressed solidarity with those who have lost family members as a result of deaths in custody. In a revealing letter written she echoed the sentiments of families who feel let down by the IPCC. Read more


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