Members of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody (IAP)
- Body
- Ministry of Justice
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Prison & Policing
- Location
- London
- Number of Vacancies
- 4
- Remuneration
- A non-pensionable honorarium of £10,000 per annum
- Time Requirements
- 3 days each a month (36 days a year)
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
18/10/2017
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Closed for Applications
09/11/2017 at 12:00
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Panel Sift
21/11/2017
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Final Interview Date
08/02/2018
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Announcement
TBC
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Nick Poyntz
- Added
- 18/10/2017
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Prison Safety and Security Policy, Ministry of Justice Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Juliet Lyon CBE
- Added
- 18/10/2017
- Positions
- Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody Chair Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Sarah Gawley
- Added
- 18/10/2017
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Crime Policing and Fire Group, Home Office Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Rudi Page
- Added
- 18/10/2017
- Positions
- Management consultant specialising in policy implementation Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
- Lead discrete pieces of work identified with the Ministerial Board as priority issues requiring expert advice and research
- Work with panel members to identify the most effective means of reducing the number and rate of deaths in custody, and communicate them authoritatively to Ministers and operational service leads.
- Work with external organisations and individuals to ensure that advice is drawn from a range of expert providers.
- Represent the Independent Advisory Panel at external fora.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the work of service providers (for example the police service, the prison service, immigration removal centres or secure hospitals/mental health services) or those working on behalf of individuals detained by the State or their families; and the ability to build strong relationships with national operational organisations, professional bodies or interest groups.
- A strong grasp of current research and best practice in a given field and ability to identify further research opportunities;
- Sufficient skills, knowledge and authority to garner respect of Ministers, service leaders and wider stakeholders and communicate with them effectively specifically in explaining specialist or technical information;
- Knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas in the context of custodial environments or similarly related fields:
- Psychiatry/psychology
- Epidemiology
- Applied research
- Legislation or legal practice
- Organisation/cultural learning
Desirable criteria
- A demonstrable interest in and understanding of equality and diversity issues relevant to custodial or healthcare environments such as the experiences of Black And Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups or women;
- Experience of driving or directing strategic reforms in major organisations
Additional Information
Closing Date – 9 November 2017
Please quote Ref – PAT150002