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News article  —  6 March 2015

Inspectors revisited Greater Manchester Police and found that the force has made significant improvements to the way it approaches domestic abuse, and is now providing a higher level of service to victims.

News article  —  2 March 2015

On Thursday 5 March 2015, HMIC will hold a debate with a group of experts from across the police service to examine the fundamental aspects of how policing is organised and resourced.

News article  —  19 February 2015

HMIC has today published an inspection report into the child protection work carried out by West Mercia Police, following an inspection in November 2014. This is part of a rolling programme of child protection inspections of all police forces in England and Wales.

News article  —  17 February 2015

HMIC has today published an inspection report into the child protection work carried out by Dyfed-Powys Police, following an inspection in October 2014. This is part of a rolling programme of child protection inspections of all police forces in England and Wales.

News article  —  11 February 2015

HMI Zoë BIllingham responds to the announcement by Essex Police that it has uncovered problems with the effectiveness of 30 investigations into allegations of child abuse.

News article  —  11 February 2015

HMIC has today published an inspection report into the child protection work carried out by Nottinghamshire Police, following an inspection in September 2014. This is part of a rolling programme of child protection inspections of all police forces in England and Wales.

News article  —  6 February 2015

Other than in health care, standards had not improved at police custody suites in Kent, which was disappointing, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, and Dru Sharpling, HM Inspector of Constabulary.

News article  —  4 February 2015

Crown Prosecutors are failing to provide a much needed specialist role prosecuting fatal road traffic incidents largely because of a lack of tailor-made training.

News article  —  30 January 2015

Police forces have made significant progress in putting in place the processes to prevent and tackle corruption, according to a report launched today by HMIC, and this is in part due to strong leadership being demonstrated by senior police officers.

News article  —  28 January 2015

HMIC has launched a consultation which welcomes views on our proposed inspection activity for the coming year. The consultation will be open until Wednesday 25 February 2015.