North Yorkshire and York

Concerns summary A driver's safety harness crotch straps detached due to the reinforcement plate failing during impact, raising concerns about the adequacy of current regulations and strength assessments for harness fitting points in cars.

Concerns summary The chiropractor failed to take pre-treatment spinal images and mobilised the patient after loss of sensation, highlighting concerns about inadequate pre-treatment assessment and the need for mandatory First Aid training for chiropractors.

Concerns summary Non-police prosecuting authorities, such as HMRC, lack automatic checks to flag individuals holding firearms licenses, preventing assessment of their suitability to possess weapons when facing prosecution.

Concerns summary A specific road section is dangerously prone to severe surface water accumulation due to inadequate drainage and poor design, creating a high risk of accidents exacerbated by a lack of warning signs. Permanent engineering changes are critically needed.

Concerns summary A critical lack of accessible water rescue aids, including flotation devices or throw lines, at the incident scene hindered efforts to save a non-swimmer.

Concerns summary The junction has an extremely restricted view of traffic due to its layout and a solid wall. Furthermore, signage is limited and confusing, with speed limit signs visible too early.

Concerns summary The hair colourant industry's reliance on "spontaneous reports" significantly underestimates allergic reactions to PPD, creating a massive disconnect with independent research on consumer safety.

Concerns summary River safety equipment is inadequate, poorly maintained, and lacks proper warning signs. Gaps exist in police river rescue training, inter-agency communication, and hypothermia first aid, compounded by insufficient equipment checks.