How will inquiry work?

THE investigation into the death of Mohammed Yassar Yaqub is likely to take several months. Here the Examiner takes an in-depth look at the independent investigation process by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Mr Yaqub, a 28-year-old father-of-two, was shot dead by West Yorkshire Police on the slip road at Ainley Top last Monday.

The IPCC was established in 2002 following widespread calls for an independent body to probe police conduct complaints.

Mandatory referrals for investigations are made to the IPCC in certain circumstances, including allegations that the conduct complained of led to someone dying or being seriously injured. worked in non-police organisations. During 2015/16 the IPCC recruited 44 trainee investigators from non-police backgrounds. IPCC commissioners oversee all investigations. In the most serious cases, the commissioner is directly responsible for key decisions during the investigation. In other cases, the commissioner may delegate these decisions to appropriate roles within the

The investigators will obtain evidence to establish all the circumstances. This may involve taking witness statements, interviewing police officers or members of police staff, analysing CCTV footage and obtaining other documents and records. Regular updates are provided to families, and the commissioner may engage with the wider community.

An investigation may also include forensic analysis; the use of experts to provide independent evidence; liaison with the Coroner, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). of public confidence.

Mr Campbell was previously chief executive of the Rights and Equality Council. He has a long history of working with communities in the UK.

He has an MBA and a PhD in philosophy & history.

The investigation into police conduct in relation to Mr Yaqub could take several months.

In the case of Alistair Bell, who was shot dead by police in Kirkheaton in December 2010, the family had to wait until March 2014 for the IPCC findings.

The investigation into the death of Mark Duggan, who was shot dead in Tottenham in August 2011, took more than three years.

At the end of the investigation, the IPCC writes a report. It sets out the findings and conclusions. In its conclusions, they outline whether there’s a case to answer for misconduct or poor performance.

If they think a police officer or member of police staff may have committed a criminal offence, a report will be passed to the CPS.

The CPS is then responsible for deciding whether the person should be prosecuted. It will consider whether particular action could be taken to help prevent a similar matter happening again and will say if we think lessons could be learned by the police.

Where an inquest will be held, a report goes to the coroner.

The report is also sent to the police force and given to the family.