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A father who says his son's death was not properly investigated fears his complaint will not have a full hearing after a chief constable's retirement.A father who says his son's death was not properly investigated fears his complaint will not have a full hearing after a chief constable's retirement.
Terry Grange retired from Dyfed-Powys Police after allegations of computer misuse and financial irregularities.Terry Grange retired from Dyfed-Powys Police after allegations of computer misuse and financial irregularities.
His police authority was also due to discuss a complaint made in 2004 by Will Powell, about inquiries into the death of his 10-year-old son, Robbie.His police authority was also due to discuss a complaint made in 2004 by Will Powell, about inquiries into the death of his 10-year-old son, Robbie.
It is not known whether or not the complaint has been upheld.It is not known whether or not the complaint has been upheld.
Robbie Powell died in April 1990 of the rare but treatable hormonal condition Addison's disease.Robbie Powell died in April 1990 of the rare but treatable hormonal condition Addison's disease.
An inquest in Swansea in 2004 heard evidence that a succession of doctors who saw the boy in the weeks before he died had not recognised the symptoms.An inquest in Swansea in 2004 heard evidence that a succession of doctors who saw the boy in the weeks before he died had not recognised the symptoms.
Over a two-week period he was examined by five GPs on seven separate occasions. His symptoms of sickness and stomach pain were thought to be gastroenteritis.Over a two-week period he was examined by five GPs on seven separate occasions. His symptoms of sickness and stomach pain were thought to be gastroenteritis.
Terry Grange faced a complaint about his leadershipTerry Grange faced a complaint about his leadership
The inquest jury returned a verdict of death by natural causes aggravated by neglect.The inquest jury returned a verdict of death by natural causes aggravated by neglect.
There has been a series of inquiries into the death, including three police investigations.There has been a series of inquiries into the death, including three police investigations.
Mr Powell has repeatedly claimed that police mishandled an investigation and in 2004 complained to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) about Mr Grange's leadership.Mr Powell has repeatedly claimed that police mishandled an investigation and in 2004 complained to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) about Mr Grange's leadership.
He told BBC Wales' Dragon's Eye programme that he fears that report will not have any impact now the chief constable has stepped down.He told BBC Wales' Dragon's Eye programme that he fears that report will not have any impact now the chief constable has stepped down.
The IPCC has completed its report, which was due to be discussed last Thursday, before Mr Grange retired. It will now be considered next month.The IPCC has completed its report, which was due to be discussed last Thursday, before Mr Grange retired. It will now be considered next month.
It is not known whether or not the report upholds the complaint against Mr Grange. It is not known whether or not the report upholds the complaint.
Meanwhile, three MPs have written to the Home Office expressing their alarm about the way Mr Grange's retirement has been handled.Meanwhile, three MPs have written to the Home Office expressing their alarm about the way Mr Grange's retirement has been handled.
William and Dianne Powell fought for 14 years for an inquestWilliam and Dianne Powell fought for 14 years for an inquest
The MPs, Roger Williams, Mark Williams and Adam Price call, on the Home Office to intervene if the police authority is not following proper procedures.The MPs, Roger Williams, Mark Williams and Adam Price call, on the Home Office to intervene if the police authority is not following proper procedures.
Mr Grange resigned last week amid an inquiry by the IPCC into allegations of potentially criminal financial irregularities.Mr Grange resigned last week amid an inquiry by the IPCC into allegations of potentially criminal financial irregularities.
However, his retirement meant the IPCC had to drop inquires into separate allegations that he had misused police computers, because they were not potentially criminal.However, his retirement meant the IPCC had to drop inquires into separate allegations that he had misused police computers, because they were not potentially criminal.
The police authority has confirmed those allegations related to claims Mr Grange sent "private emails concerning a personal relationship".The police authority has confirmed those allegations related to claims Mr Grange sent "private emails concerning a personal relationship".
It has defended its decision to allow Mr Grange to retire, saying it was not appropriate to suspend him and that it acted to maintain public confidence in the force.It has defended its decision to allow Mr Grange to retire, saying it was not appropriate to suspend him and that it acted to maintain public confidence in the force.
Dragon's Eye is screened on Thursday at 2235 GMT on BBC One WalesDragon's Eye is screened on Thursday at 2235 GMT on BBC One Wales