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Recommendation 2
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Paragraph: 43
“Institutional defensiveness” appears to remain a problem for public authorities, particularly when they are involved...
Conclusion
“Institutional defensiveness” appears to remain a problem for public authorities, particularly when they are involved in public inquiries and inquests. This hinders efforts to establish the truth when things go wrong and stands in the way of fulfilling the State’s investigative obligations under Article 2 and Article 3 ECHR.
Paragraph Reference:
43
Government Response
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