November 2009
ICVA Annual Conference
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ICVA’s annual conference took place on 14 November 2009 at the Ramada Hotel, Granby St. in Leicester, attended by almost 300 delegates.
Considered a great success by all who attended, the event was kindly hosted by Leicestershire Constabulary and Leicestershire Police Authority, content will range from safety and dignity in police detention to extending the role of ICVs.
Attendees received superb presentations on current issues from an excellent speaker line up (click on the Presentation name to download the PowerPoint file):
- ACC Gordon Scobbie, ACPO Pre Trial and Custody Manager, West Midland Police
- Mark Hill, Home Office - Safety & Dignity in Police Detention
- Jim Symington, National Mental Health Development Unit - Preventing Death in Police Care
- Ian Smith OBE, ICVA – The Independent Custody Visiting Code of Practice Review & Extending The Role of Independent Custody Visitors
- Jim Donaghy, Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) - Reducing the Risks of Deaths in Custody
Many thanks for the support of all those who attended and helped make this event such a success.