IPCC Publishes review of custody deaths investigations

Office Files Binderrevised by: 4WardEver UK
published: 25 Sept 2013

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is publishing a progress report from its review of investigations involving a death. The progress report provides an update on the progress of the review.

It also focuses on key themes that have emerged from the consultation in the following areas:

  • The independence of the IPCC
  • IPCC engagement with bereaved families
  • Effectiveness of IPCC investigations

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6th anniversary of Gilly Mundy’s death

Gilly Mundyfrom various sources: 4WardEver UK
17th March 2013

17 March 2013 marked six years since the death of one of the stalwarts of the campaign movement against deaths in police custody and abuse by police and prison officers in the United Kingdom.

Gilly saved three lives and restored the sight of two others when he donated his organs after his death in March 2007. Read more of this article here >

Gilly, who died suddenly aged 36, managed to cram so much into his own life and touch the lives of many in a positive, life-affirming way. For the last nine years of his life he had been senior caseworker for INQUEST, the charity that advises relatives of those who have died in custody.

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