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Rape victims being ‘continually and systematically failed’, report finds

Rape victims are being “continually and systematically failed” by the criminal justice system, a scathing root-and-branch watchdog examination has found. Inspectors highlighted a lack of collaboration between the police and prosecutors, and poor ...

25 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Hundreds have joined police who should not have been allowed – inspector

Hundreds of people have joined the police in the last three years who should not have been allowed in, the boss of HM Inspectorate of Constabulary has said. Speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky News on Sunday, HM Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr ...

06 Feb 2023 at 09:17

Scotland

‘Variation’ in healthcare in custody poses ‘challenges’ for Police Scotland

A new report has found a “wide variation” in the healthcare provided to people in police custody – with concerns raised that this could be leading to officers making decisions “without the benefit of clinical advice”. Craig Naylor, HM Chief ...

31 Jan 2023 at 17:44

Scotland

Inspectors raise concerns over care plans and record keeping at custody centres

Record keeping, risk assessment and care planning in Fife police custody centres must be improved, inspectors have said. In a report published on Thursday, HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) highlighted concerns about the ...

28 Mar 2024 at 00:01

‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour’ found within Police Scotland

Misconduct is under-reported in Police Scotland and there is a failure to challenge unacceptable behaviour, a watchdog has warned. A report by HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) said there is concern among officers about ...

07 Dec 2023 at 08:56

Scotland

Frontline Police Scotland officers feel unsafe because of staffing – watchdog

Many Police Scotland frontline officers feel current staffing levels mean they are “unsafe”, a watchdog has found. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS), reviewed Police Scotland’s wellbeing provision and found staffing ...

11 Apr 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Diverting some offenders away from prosecution is working well, review finds

The practice of diverting some people accused of a crime from prosecution is working well and is developing in a positive direction, according to a report. However, the review found that while confidence in the use of diversion for ...

21 Feb 2023 at 13:06

Scotland

Several children detained in police custody for too long, inspectors find

Police in Glasgow held children in custody for too long with no record of their reason for doing so, inspectors found. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland reviewed custody ...

06 Mar 2025 at 09:08

Scotland

Domestic abuse victims say police lack ’empathy and understanding’, report finds

Police Scotland have been told further improvements are needed in the force’s handling of domestic abuse, with a new report revealing victims feel some officers “lack empathy and understanding”. HM Inspectorate of ...

12 Jan 2023 at 15:45

Scotland

Police should take ‘decisive steps’ to help tackle drug-related harms – report

Police Scotland should take “decisive steps” to improve their approach to reducing drug-related harms in Scotland, a report has said. The review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) looked at ...

11 Dec 2025 at 00:01

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