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<p>Every death that occurs following contact with the police is a tragedy for all
concerned. That is why we commissioned Dame Elish Angiolini to consider what more
could be done to reduce the number of such deaths and improve support.</p><p>Following
the publication of the Angiolini Review into Deaths and Serious Incidents in Police
Custody in 2017 the Government has reflected on the process following the death involving
contact with the police and are committed to ensure that all agencies involved are
sympathetic to the needs of family and loved ones.</p><p>The Government has provided
support and funding to charities and organisations who offer and signpost grieving
friends and family members to tailored bereavement support. In Autumn 2021 the Ministry
of Justice will publish a Means Test Review which will look at the thresholds and
criteria for legal aid entitlement, including for families participating in inquests
in relation to a death following police contact.</p>
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