MACP-31 Response Historic AI-assessed

Ensure training and use of victim/witness liaison officers for racist incidents.

Recommendation

That Police Services ensure the provision of training and the availability of victim/witness liaison officers, and ensure their use in appropriate areas particularly in the field of racist incidents and crimes, where the need for a sensitive approach to young and vulnerable victims and witnesses is paramount.

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," "family liaison officers," and "victims of crime" exists, suggesting the provision and training of victim/witness liaison officers. While the need for a sensitive approach to young and vulnerable victims, particularly in racist incidents, is a recognized principle in policing, according to the search results, specific evidence detailing the implementation of this recommendation is not provided.
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