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36. Decisions regarding remand should be determined with the same seriousness
care and consideration as sentencing, supported by a commensurate breadth
and quality of information, and possibly referred to district judges with
sufficient experience and who can be appropriately trained, rather than lay
magistrates (para 4.33).

37. The Ministry of Justice should centrally collate the reasons which courts give
for bail and remand decisions, and make the information publicly available
(para 4.34).

Holding the CJS to account

38. The Independent Office for Police Conduct should be empowered to collect
data on the outcomes of police conduct panels and the consequences for
officers (para 4.41).

39. All complaints relating to children should automatically meet the threshold for
an Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation (para 4.42).

40. The College of Policing’s Guidance on Community Scrutiny Panels should
become mandatory, combined with the establishment of a national oversight
body for Community Scrutiny Panels. This guidance should require that
Community Scrutiny Panels:
a. meet regularly;
b. receive comprehensive training on what constitutes an appropriate
stop and search, with particular attention to the concerns of BAME
communities;
c. represent their local community through proactive recruitment
efforts; and
d. have a prior review power of section 60 notices. (para 4.48).

41. All Community Scrutiny Panels should be given access to Body Worn Video
footage (para 4.49).

42. Body Worn Video should be turned on prior to an officer leaving their car, or,
when on foot, where they have a suspicion that their coercive powers might be
exercised, or prior to direct contact with members of the public. Should a
camera not be switched on or be switched off during an interaction, the reasons

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