Expert Panel Appoints New Chair for Custody Death Reviews
The UK government has announced the appointment of Wendy Sinclair-Gieben as the new Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody, overseeing critical investigations.
Wendy Sinclair-Gieben has been appointed as the new Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody, the UK government has announced. The Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor approved this decision, which will see Sinclair-Gieben take over the panel's critical role of reviewing and investigating deaths that occur while individuals are in state custody.
The Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody plays a vital part in providing independent oversight and expertise to ensure thorough investigations are conducted whenever a death occurs in a custodial setting, such as a prison, police station, or immigration detention center. Sinclair-Gieben's appointment comes at a crucial time, as concerns persist about the disproportionate number of deaths involving individuals from marginalized communities.
Source: UK Government
