In keeping with the broad role of the police, which ultimately can involve almost anything a society can generate where there is conflict, emotion or the potential for disorder, the police are often referees at events which are, at their essence, not police issues at all. Officers find themselves standing at arguments over child access […]

The question was raised to me recently about the point where the police can leave a section 135 Mental Health Act warrant situation – when does the police role end?  The question had a particular emphasis: about assessment which takes place in the person’s home after entry is gained. Section 135 warrants offer two powers to […]

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has today published its 2024 report on deaths in custody or following police contact. This has been an annual report for as long as the IOPC (and previously the Independent Police Complaints Commission, or IPCC) has existed and you’ll find links to all previous reports at the bottom […]