Publications
Publication — Speech —
The newly appointed HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary explains his approach to the job, and how HMIC may be expected to operate in the new policing landscape.
Publication — Terms of reference —
HMIC has been commissioned by Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, Ann Barnes, to carry out an inspection to determine whether the people of Kent can have confidence in Kent police’s crime figures.
Publication — Child protection, Joint inspection —
Summary HMIC has been working jointly with Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Probation and HMI Prisons to develop a multi-agency inspection framework which will examine the delivery of child protection services provided by a range of agencies working in each local authority across England. Over a three-year period the inspections will cover all local...
Publication — Criminal justice joint inspections —
Summary The four criminal justice (CJ) inspectorates – of Constabulary, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Prisons and Probation – have a history of working together to inspect elements of the criminal justice system (CJS), to spur improvements in specific and/or general service delivery to the public. Get the document Criminal Justice Joint Inspection business plan 2013-15...
Publication — Consultations —
Summary Please note: this consultation is now closed. This consultation sought views on HMIC’s inspection framework and inspection programme for 2013/2014. Get the consultation HMIC’s 2013/14 inspection programme: For consultation (PDF, 477KB, new window) (PDF document) Get the free PDF Reader from Adobe (external link)
Publication — Custody suites —
Summary This report is one of a series on police custody inspections carried out jointly by HMIC and HMI Prisons. The inspections look at strategy, treatment and conditions, individual rights and health care. They also make a key contribution to the United Kingdom’s response to its international obligation to ensure regular and independent inspection of...
Publication — Anti-social behaviour —
Summary In 2012 HMIC commissioned academic research to further understand the different types of people suffering anti-social behaviour (ASB), with a view to identifying the potential for adopting differing responses according to the need. The report, by Dr Helen Innes and Professor Martin Innes of the Universities’ Police Science Institute at Cardiff University, provides information...
Publication — Hate crime, Joint inspection —
Summary ‘Living in a different world: A joint review of disability hate crime’ details the findings of a joint inspection by HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, HMIC and HM Inspectorate of Probation. Inspectors wanted to find out how the police, CPS and probation trusts deal with crimes against disabled people. This involved reviewing how the...
Publication — Thematic inspection —
Summary HMIC’s review of allegations made against Jimmy Savile during his lifetime finds mistakes were made by the police; and while policies and practices designed to improve the experience of child victims are now available, we raise serious concerns over why so many victims felt unable to come forward and report what had happened to...
Publication — Custody suites —
Summary This report is one of a series on police custody inspections carried out jointly by HMIC and HMI Prisons. The inspections look at strategy, treatment and conditions, individual rights and health care. They also make a key contribution to the United Kingdom’s response to its international obligation to ensure regular and independent inspection of...