An international expert in the prevention of torture and inhuman treatment of prisoners is to lead an independent review into the way the death of a mentally ill man in police custody was investigated by the police watchdog.
Dr Silvia Casale, former president of both the European and UN committees for the prevention of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment, will examine the Independent Police Complaint Commission’s investigation into the death of Sean Rigg.
Deborah Coles, co-director of INQUEST said: “We want to ensure that the report’s strong recommendations do not disappear into the ether… It is crucial that Ministers review the Coroner’s report so that the lessons are learned and changes made nationally.”
