Landmark step by Devon and Cornwall comes in case of Thomas Orchard who died after being placed in custodyA police force has taken the unprecedented step of admitting breaking health and safety law over the death of a church caretaker who collapsed in custody after a heavy webbing belt was held across his face.The office of the Devon and Cornwall chief constable pleaded guilty to breaches under the Health and Safety at Work Act on Friday – six years after the death of Thomas Orchard, who has mental health problems. Continue reading…
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