Article 2 ECHR
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
European Convention on Human Rights placing a positive duty on the state to investigate any death caused by state agents.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Adverse Incident
An event that has the potential to cause harm or injury but is successfully mitigated.
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Legislation regarding corporate liability in the event of gross negigence causing death.
Duty of Care
Legal obligation of care owed to individuals in custody or under police supervision.
IOPC
Independent Office for Police Conduct, responsible for overseeing police conduct and investigating serious incidents.
Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983
Legislation regarding the treatment and rights of individuals with mental health issues.
Successful Intervention
An incident that, if not addressed, would have resulted in death or serious injury.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.