IPCC response to the speech by the Home Secretary at the Police Federation Conference

21 May 2015 02:44 PM

Deaths in or following police custody in England and Wales continue to fall, but the link with mental health issues remains a serious concern to the IPCC.

The IPCC has said for many years that police stations are not appropriate places to detain people who are mentally ill. J

oint working across policing and healthcare is vital to ensure those who are mentally ill receive the appropriate help, in the appropriate environment.

The Home Secretary’s announcement is a welcome move to address this issue.