Custody is not an appropriate place for people suffering with mental ill health

APCC Mental Health and Custody leads respond to concerns in the media about support for those in crisis.
20/08/2021

Issue with evidential drug-driving samples is a cause for concern

APCC Forensics Lead Darryl Preston comments on matters relating to Synlab Laboratory Services Ltd.
19/08/2021

ONS: Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales

"We are saddened and disappointed to see such a significant rise in drug-related deaths in England and Wales". APCC Joint Leads on Alcohol & Substance Misuse, Joy Allen & David Sidwick.
03/08/2021

Macpherson report: 22 years on

Joint Leads of the APCC Race Disparity Working Group, Alison Lowe and John Campion, respond to the 'Macpherson Report: 22 years on'.
30/07/2021

APCC response to Annual IOPC Deaths in Custody Data

APCC Mental Health & Custody leads Lisa Townsend and Emily Spurrell have responded to the IOPC Deaths in Custody Data.
29/07/2021

Government's review into the role of PCCs: Part Two

"The Review has provided an important opportunity to build on the learning and developments since the PCC role was created nine years ago." Marc Jones, APCC Chair.
28/07/2021