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recommendation across 8 inquiries

Across 8 inquiries

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22 total
SHI-9 Accepted Scottish Hospitals Inquiry

Documentation of technical adviser advice

I accordingly recommend that a similar procedure should be considered when technical advisers (particularly engineers) are providing specific technical advice in relation to a project such as the RHCYP and …

- On 13 March 2025, Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP accepted this recommendation (Scottish Government Parliamentary Statement, 13 March 2025). - No published formal procedure …
Scottish Government
ETI-12 Accepted Edinburgh Tram Inquiry

Record Keeping Requirements

For transparency, Scottish Ministers should maintain minutes documenting: discussions and decisions between Ministers and civil servants regarding publicly-funded project involvement; discussions with local authorities and contractors; and negotiations, including mediation …

- In November 2023, the Scottish Government stated that "robust and enhanced procedures regarding minute-taking and documentation management have also been embedded within the Government …
Scottish Government
JB-15.12 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

Written guidance for covert monitoring posts

There should be clear and unequivocal written guidance for the CMP from the TFC as to the key information and intelligence that is being sought.

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that the recommendation had been reviewed by the National CMP Working Group and that an …
College of Policing
JB-15.13 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

Training on note-taking for covert monitoring officers

The training referred to in paragraph 15.11 must emphasise the importance of covert monitoring officers (CMOs) making accurate notes of: (a) what they have heard; and (b) what they have …

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that H2 training and the CMP operatives awareness course comprehensively covered accurate note-taking and dissemination …
College of Policing
JB-15.15 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

SOP for covert monitoring post evidence recording

When a CMP is being used to gather evidence or intelligence, the MPS (and other forces) should consider developing an SOP to ensure that the information is adequately recorded to …

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it had not yet developed the SOP for CMP evidence and intelligence recording, pending …
Metropolitan Police Serv…
JB-15.16 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

Requirements for sustained public protection operations

APP-AP should be amended to cover the following: a. Sustained public protection should never be the object of an operation unless and until there is a clearly recorded note of …

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it was carefully considering this recommendation and welcomed further APP-AP guidance on sustained public …
College of Policing
JB-15.3 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

Document management system for firearms authorisation forms

In order to provide for efficacy and transparency, the NPCC and College of Policing should be tasked with providing a document management system for FA (and equivalent) forms. The system …

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it was actively assisting the College of Policing and NPCC in developing a document …
National Police Chiefs C…
JB-15.4 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

Amend firearms authorisation forms for risk assessment and tipping points

There should be an amendment to FA (and equivalent) forms to: a. encourage a multidimensional risk assessment (to comply with Article 2) to minimise, to the greatest extent possible, recourse …

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that internal guidance had been issued to CTSFO Tactical Advisors within MO19 on tailoring FA5 …
National Police Chiefs C…
JB-15.5 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

Compulsory training on firearms authorisation forms

Appropriate training and refresher courses on the usage and completion of FA (and equivalent) forms should be made compulsory for firearms commanders and Tactical Advisors.

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it had taken steps to set aside time during training days to focus trainees …
College of Policing
JB-15.7 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

Recording and documentation of firearms planning meetings and briefings

MPS Armed Policing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be amended so that: a. Notes and/or audio recordings should be made of all meetings in relation to general strategy where it …

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that internal guidance had been issued to all SFCs and TFCs on comprehensive minutes for …
Metropolitan Police Serv…
JB-15.8 Accepted Jermaine Baker Inquiry

National guidance on recording firearms planning meetings

The NPCC and/or College of Policing should ensure that these amendments are reflected in the guidance and training given to forces nationally.

- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it understood the College of Policing would review APP-AP in respect of the amendments …
National Police Chiefs C…
RHI-26 Accepted RHI Inquiry

Meeting Records

Notes of significant meetings between officials and ministers, particularly those affecting decision-making and spending, must be taken and retained. The responsibility for ensuring this is done should be clearly identified …

- In October 2021, the NI Executive accepted this recommendation in full (NI Executive Response to RHI Inquiry, Department of Finance, October 2021). - The …
Northern Ireland Executi…
IHRD-24 Accepted Hyponatraemia Inquiry

Blood Test Result Documentation

All blood test results should state clearly when the sample was taken, when the test was performed and when the results were communicated and in addition serum sodium results should …

HSC Trusts
IHRD-25 Accepted Hyponatraemia Inquiry

Drug Prescription Documentation

All instances of drug prescription and administration should be entered into the main clinical notes and paediatric pharmacists should monitor, query and, if necessary, correct prescriptions. In the event of …

HSC Trusts
IHRD-28 Accepted Hyponatraemia Inquiry

Informed Consent Documentation

Consideration should be given to recording and/or emailing information and advices provided for the purpose of obtaining informed consent.

HSC Trusts
IHRD-45 Accepted Hyponatraemia Inquiry

Post-Mortem Documentation Checklist

Check-list protocols should be developed to specify the documentation to be furnished to the pathologist conducting a hospital post-mortem.

HSC Trusts
IHRD-59 Accepted Hyponatraemia Inquiry

Post-Mortem Request Form Training

There should be training in the completion of the post-mortem examination request form.

HSC Trusts
AS-5 Accepted Al-Sweady Inquiry

Detainee Capture and Condition Records

Appropriate procedures should be introduced to ensure that there is an accurate and detailed contemporaneous record of the circumstances relating to the original capture/detention of a prisoner and his general …

Ministry of Defence
FP53 Accepted Fingerprint Inquiry

Note-taking general practice

Note-taking as to the detail found on analysis and the process of comparison, though not mandatory, should become the general practice for all fingerprint comparison work.

SPA Forensic Services
BAHA-36 Accepted Baha Mousa Inquiry

CPErS Documentation

CPErS documents should be as few in number as possible but they require amendment to ensure that those involved in detention are guided more accurately on what to record. Current …

- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that captured persons documentation had been amended to …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-37 Accepted Baha Mousa Inquiry

Occurrence Book Requirement

A suitable occurrence book must be maintained at all times whenever CPErS are being held at a unit or sub-unit holding facility.

- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that occurrence book requirements had been mandated for …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-42 Accepted Baha Mousa Inquiry

Written CPErS Responsibilities

Before any deployed operation, the Commanding Officer must ensure that there is a clear written explanation of unit level responsibilities for CPErS. If responsibilities are changed during an enduring operation …

- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that requirements for written captured persons responsibilities and …
Ministry of Defence