Decision details

PCC DN - Editing and publication of the Baird Inquiry report into the treatment of women and girls who are arrested and taken into police custody in Greater Manchester

Decision Maker: Director for Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Inquiry report is a lengthy and complex document and requires both professional editing and proof reading to ensure that it meets publication standards and guidance.

The report is high profile and is relevant to several key partners. Given this fact and the significant media interest it is appropriate that key partners and individuals receive a hard copy of the report, and that this is to a professional standard.

Decision:

Funding of £6,000 be provided to pay for the editing, proof reading, report designing, and publication costs associated with the Baird Inquiry report.

Breakdown of costs - £1,500 for editing and £1,500 for proof reading
£1,500 for design of the report and £1,500 for the printing of 50 hard copies

Publication date: 19/03/2024

Date of decision: 29/02/2024