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Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody
11 December 2024
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Kate Eves and Andrew Harris as members of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody for a period of 3 years for 3 December 2024 for Andrew Harris, and 10 December 2024 for Kate Eves.
Established in 2009, the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody (IAPDC) forms part of the Ministerial Council on Deaths in Custody in England and Wales. The IAPDC provides expert advice and challenge to Ministers, departments, and agencies with the central aim of preventing deaths in custody.
This appointment is made by the Secretary of State for Justice in consultation with the Department of Health and Social Care and the Home Office, who co-sponsor and co-fund the IAPDC.
Appointments are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and recruitment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Biographies
Kate Eves
Until January 2023 was the Chair of the Brook House Inquiry, investigating mistreatment at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre. Prior to this she has been the Senior Advisor to the Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Centre in the USA and has worked as an Assistant Ombudsman (Head of Suicide and Homicide Investigation Team) for the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman and as a Researcher for HM Chief Inspector of Prisons. She has also previously worked as First Secretary to the Forum for Preventing Deaths in Custody.
Andrew Harris
Coroner Andrew Harris recently retired after 13 years as Senior Coroner for London Inner South, where he sat on over 60 inquests into deaths in detention and is now a part -time Assistant Coroner in South London. He is an Honorary Professor in Coronial Law at William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary’s University of London. In 2016 he was called to give evidence to the Independent Review of Deaths in Police Custody (Angiolini Report). He is dually qualified in medicine and law, having practised as a public health consultant. He has published in various journals, recently on suicide inquests, and is author of four chapters of the standard law textbook “Jervis on Coroners”.
Appointment of two members to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody - GOV.UK
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Prison Service Pay Review Body
9 December 2024
The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the reappointment of Judith Gillespie and the appointment of Peter Dawson and Ken Mayhew as members to the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB). Judith Gillespie’s reappointment will be for a tenure of 1 year and will commence on 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2025. The appointments of Peter Dawson and Ken Mayhew will be for a tenure of 5 years from 3 December 2024 to 2 December 2029.
The PSPRB provides the government with independent advice on the remuneration of operational prison staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as set out in The Prison Service (Pay Review Body) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001 No. 1161).
Appointments and re-appointments to the PSPRB are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Appointments and Reappointments comply with the Cabinet Office Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Public appointments to the PSPRB are made by the Prime Minister.
Judith Gillespie
Judith Gillespie is a former senior police officer. She was the Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). On leaving PSNI in March 2014 she became an independent leadership adviser, championing the cause of vulnerable victims and survivors. She has served on a number of public bodies, including the Equality Commission for NI, the Probation Board for NI and for five years as a founding member of the very first Garda Policing Authority in Dublin. She recently chaired the Inter Departmental Working Group on Mother and Baby Homes, Magdalene Laundries and Historical Clerical Child Abuse in NI. She is currently an independent assessor for Diversity Mark and a Board member of Pivotal, Northern Ireland’s only public policy think tank. She was first appointed to the PSPRB in January 2020.
Peter Dawson
Peter Dawson is currently a Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge. He was the Director (CEO) of the Prison Reform Trust (2015 - 2023). He has spent the majority of his career in Government and the prison service, and he was previously Governor of HMP Downview and HMP High Down (2005 - 2012). He also served as Deputy Governor for HMP Brixton (2000 - 2003). Before joining the Prison Reform Trust, he also worked in the private sector for Sodexo Justice Services.
Ken Mayhew
Professor Mayhew is currently Emeritus Fellow in Economics at Pembroke College, Oxford and Emeritus Professor of Education and Economic Performance at Oxford University. He also has a chair at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. A labour economist, he has published widely in the field, and acted as consultant to many public and private sector organisations at home and abroad. He was Economic Director of the former UK National Economic Development Office and Director of a designated ESRC research centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance (SKOPE). More recently, he was a member of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (2014 -2021) and Director of the Oxford Review of Economic Policy Ltd (1990 - 2021).
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy
6 December 2024
The Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, has appointed Duncan Hames and Iain Wright as Independent Governors onto the Board of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. Both appointments will be for a period of 3 years, effective from 18th November 2024.
Duncan Hames
Duncan Hames is currently Director of Policy and Programmes at Transparency International UK (2016-present).
He is a former Liberal Democrat MP and Parliamentary Private Secretary to then Deputy Prime Minster, Nick Clegg (2010-2015).
Board and corporate level experiences and qualifications include Board Member of the Great Britain China Centre (2011-2015), which is another FCDO ALB. He has served on audit and risk committees, including the Audit Committee Chair for the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Iain Wright
Iain Wright is currently Managing Director, Reputation & Influence at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW).
He is also a Former Labour MP for Hartlepool (2004-2017) and Minister for Housing and Planning, Department for Communities and Local Government, and Shadow Minister for Education.
Other roles have included Chief Executive, North East Process Industry Cluster (2017-2018) where he was responsible for leading the trade association supporting the North East region’s chemical-using companies.
Board and corporate governance experience also includes co-chair of Professional and Business Services Council, Importance of Palace Working Group (2021- present), Member Prompt Payment Code Compliance Board (2021-present), Governor, Middlesbrough College (chair of the Audit and Risk Committee) (2017-present).
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy is the UK public body dedicated to strengthening democracy and open societies around the world. WFD contributes to delivery of the Government's ambitious open societies agenda to ensure that people around the world - no matter their identities, backgrounds, interests, or religious beliefs - are able to take part in political life and have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. You can find out more about WFD's work here:
Strengthening democracy around the world | Westminster Foundation for Democracy
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National Employment Savings Trust
28 November 2024
Minister for Pensions makes new appointments to the Nest Board
Published: 28 November 2024
The Minister for Pensions has made five appointments to the Nest Board. These include specialists in investment management, sustainable finance, customer experience, and risk.
Appointed for his extensive experience in investment management, Michael Gordon has more than 30 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an independent director for Yarra Capital Management. His previous experience includes executive roles at Perpetual Investments, Fidelity International, BNP Paribas, and Schroders Australia, along with board experience at Total Risk Management Pty. Limited (trustee of a successful Australian defined contribution superannuation fund).
Catherine Howarth joins the Nest Board as a recognised leader in responsible investment. She is Chief Executive of ShareAction and a member of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Sustainable Finance Committee. Her board experience with TPT Retirement Solutions and the Scott Trust, coupled with her recognition as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, underscores her commitment to driving positive change in the financial sector.
Faith Reynolds brings to Nest a strong commitment to using data and technology to better serve consumer needs. She has extensive experience in financial services, regulation, and Open Banking and Smart Data. Currently, Faith serves as a non-executive director at Fair4All Finance, sits on the government’s Smart Data Council and holds several advisory roles within industry and academia focused on innovation for public good.
Howard Walpole brings more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry to the Nest Board. As an actuary with significant risk management expertise, Howard has held key roles at Direct Line Group and Lloyds. He currently serves on the Regulatory Standards and Codes Committee of the Financial Reporting Council.
Stuart White has been appointed to the Nest Board for his extensive experience in investment management. Stuart is currently a Board Director at HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd. and serves as CEO of HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. He has also spent the last 10 years as a Trustee Director of the £30 billion HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited, where he chaired the Investment Committee.
Commenting on the new Board appointments, Brendan McCafferty, Chair of Nest, said:
“I am pleased to welcome Stuart, Howard, Faith, Catherine, and Michael to the Nest Board.
“The depth and breadth of knowledge they bring, in areas from investment and risk management, sustainable finance, to consumer financial services, will support the Board in navigating the complexities of today’s financial landscape with confidence and foresight.
“I look forward to seeing how their contributions will enhance our governance and drive forward our commitment to excellence in delivering financial peace of mind for our members.
“I would also like to express my gratitude to Chris Hitchen for his service, dedication, and significant contributions to the Board and particularly the Investment Committee throughout his tenure.”