MACP-23 Response Historic AI-assessed

Ensure readily available designated and trained Family Liaison Officers at local level

Recommendation

That Police Services should ensure that at local level there are readily available designated and trained Family Liaison Officers.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to publicly available information on GOV.UK, content related to "police services," "training family liaison," and "family liaison officers" indicates ongoing policy and practice in these areas. However, specific details on how police services ensure the ready availability and designation of these officers at a local level, as recommended, are not provided in the search results.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Macpherson Inquiry — Final Report 24 Feb 1999
Recommendation age 27.1 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates