Durham – National child protection inspection post-inspection review

Published on: 14 January 2022

Publication types: Child protection

Police Forces: Durham

This inspection reviewed the progress made in Durham Constabulary since the publication of our last report for Durham in 2020. It is part of a rolling programme of inspections of all police forces in England and Wales.

During this inspection we:

  • examined force policies, strategies, and other documents;
  • interviewed senior leaders, managers, and supervisors; and
  • audited 29 child protection cases.

This report sets out our findings.

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Durham Constabulary has improved child protection, but more work is needed

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