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The results of investigations endorsed by the IPCC in 2004, 2005 and 2006 together with the percentage distribution are at Appendix IX. |
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5.7 |
In 2006, 739 out of 3,518 allegations were resolved by way of Informal Resolution. Of the remaining 2,779 allegations, 40 were classified as 'Substantiated', 60 'Substantiated Other Than Reported', 4 'Not Fully Substantiated', 610 'Unsubstantiated', 187 'False', 152 'No Fault', 7 'Curtailed', 1,140 'Withdrawn' and 579 'Not Pursuable'. Allegations which were 'Curtailed', 'Withdrawn', 'Not Pursuable' or 'Informally Resolved' were normally not fully investigated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The substantiation rate in relation to the 1,053 fully investigated allegations in 2006 was 9.9%, a breakdown of which is appended below: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Since substantiating a complaint requires clear evidence or convincing justifications, the IPCC has to examine each individual complaint thoroughly and impartially to uphold fairness to both complainants and complainees. It must be stressed that substantiation rates should not be regarded as a yard-stick in assessing the effectiveness of the police complaints system. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The substantiation rates in relation to fully investigated allegations endorsed by the Council in 2004, 2005 and 2006 are shown in Appendix X. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A table showing the breakdown of the results of investigations, by each category of allegations, endorsed by the IPCC in 2006 is at Appendix XI. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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