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Report for Dr Francesca Manelli on the Events Surrounding the Benedict Finch Case by DI
JAMES CLEMO, Avon and Somerset Constabulary
CONFIDENTIAL
I’d like to start this report by formally noting down the objection that I have both to writing it, and to
attending therapy sessions with Dr Manelli. While I believe that the Force Occupational Health
Service is a valuable asset, I also believe that use of it should be discretionary for officers and other
staff. I shall be raising this objection formally through the proper channels.
I recognise that the purpose of the report is to describe the events that occurred during the
investigation of the Benedict Finch case from my own point of view. This will provide the basis for
discussion between myself and Dr Manelli, with the aim of ascertaining whether it will be useful for
me to have long-term support from her in dealing with some of the issues that arose from my
involvement in that case, and some personal issues that affected me at around that time also.
I understand that I should include details of my personal life where relevant, including where it
relates to DC Emma Zhang, as this will allow Dr Manelli to form a whole view of my decisionmaking
processes and motivations during the period that the case was live. The progress of my report
will be reviewed by Dr Manelli as it’s written, and what I produce each week will form the basis for
my talking sessions with Dr Manelli.
Dr Manelli has advised that the bulk of this report should be a description of my personal
recollections of what took place, though it may also include transcripts of our conversations or other
material where she feels that is appropriate.
I agree to do this only on the understanding that the contents of this report will remain confidential.
DI James Clemo