Review of Operation Jasmine neglect probe finds catalogue of 'mistakes and errors of judgement'

An official review into the handling of Wales' biggest police inquiry into care homes has revealed a long list of "mistakes and errors of judgement" by police, crown prosecutors and other official bodies - some going back decades.

There are many shocking sections of today's report but the worst must come towards the end of it. The author gives a warning to readers that the images they're about to see maybe upsetting.

It has six photographs showing the horrific injuries caused by pressure ulcers (otherwise known as bed sores). They are infected and are so bad it exposes part of the bone.

It's hard to look at them. These were elderly patients who would have been in tremendous pain as a result. Some died with these injuries.

Many of the families had seen these photos before but it hasn't become easier to look at.

For them the report was about getting answers. Why was nobody behind bars for these abuses?

Allegations about poor care were first raised on a Wales This Week programme in 1995. Two decades on and there is still no conclusion.

In 2005 Operation Jasmine was launched. It looked at 36 deaths and cost £15 million pounds but it ended in failure.

The Crown Prosecution Service said there wasn't sufficient evidence to get a conviction.

Later the Health and Safety executive took over and charges were brought but a trial was suspended after one of the men Dr Pranda Das suffered a head injury. His lawyers said he was unfit to stand.

Dr Margaret Flynn, who wrote the report, says prosecutions should have been pursued.

She wants Operation Jasmine to be looked at by specialist crime teams. The families say they want justice.

Hear from some of the families involved below:

What to look out for if you're considering a care home:

• Do you actually need to move into a care home? There are various options, says Age UK

• A list of local care homes and inspection reports can be obtained from the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales or the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England.

• Not all care homes are the same, with some offering accommodation and help with some personal care. Other care homes offer nursing care as well.

• Take a friend or relative with you when you’re visiting to get a second opinion. If you can talk to current residents, see what they have to say.