More than 80,000 complaints made against police in England and Wales last year A watchdog said most of the complaints were about issues such as lack of updates or delays rather than misconduct. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Police watchdog apologises to sister of black man who died in custody in 2008 IOPC apologises ‘unreservedly’ to Marcia Rigg, whose brother Sean died after being restrained in Brixton The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Watchdog apologises for investigation delays 15 years on from Sean Rigg death The acting director for the Independent Office for Police Conduct sent a letter to the Rigg family last month. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Deaths in police custody reach five-year high Watchdog warns of over-reliance on police as first responders in dealing with vulnerable people in crisis The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
‘Significant’ increase in deaths in police custody in England and Wales IOPC figures show number of deaths surged past 10-year average to 23 in 2022-23 The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023
‘Concerning’ rise in people dying in or following police custody, watchdog says Figures from the IOPC show the number has more than doubled from 11 in the previous year to 23 in 2022/23. The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Police watchdog reviews steps taken before resignation of boss in criminal probe Independent Office for Police Conduct director general Michael Lockwood stepped down last week. The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022