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Publication  —  Consultations, Custody suites  —  9 June 2022

HMICFRS has published its refreshed Expectations for Police Custody.

Publication  —  Custody suites  —  9 December 2021

This report describes our findings following an inspection of Kent Police custody facilities. The inspection was conducted jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) in July 2021. It is part of our programme of inspections covering every police custody suite in England and Wales.

Publication  —  COVID-19, Custody suites  —  20 April 2021

In March 2020, we suspended all inspection work so that police forces, and fire and rescue services could focus on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication  —  Criminal justice joint inspections, Custody suites  —  1 August 2019

Individuals arrested for terrorism offences are detained at one of five Terrorism Act custody suites situated across the country. These detainees can be held in custody for up to 14 days, significantly longer than detainees held in mainstream custody. Because of this, there are different arrangements under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 for the detention, treatment and questioning of detainees.

Publication  —  Custody suites  —  6 February 2015

This report is one of a series on police custody inspections carried out jointly by HMIC and HMI Prisons. The inspections look at strategy, treatment and conditions, individual rights and health care. They also contribute to the United Kingdom’s response to its international obligation to ensure regular and independent inspection of all places of detention.

Publication  —  Custody suites  —  4 April 2011

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