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Latest changes – detainee care

Date Category Guidance Changes
Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Part of welfare of the detainee, underneath the subheading Choking - a link out to FFLM endorsed guidance fixed. It was taking people to an archived version. The link was deleted, title changed to reflect wording on the new document and correct link added.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

23/05/2024 - added the wording in bold to the section called 'Level 4 close proximity'

Every officer or member of custody staff required to monitor detainees under constant observation (Level 3) or conduct close proximity supervision (Level 4) must be fully briefed by the custody officer with regards their role, the needs of the detainee and the risks presented by the detained person. 

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Information added in Clothing section about anti-rip clothing.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Recording of cell checks.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Legal update requested.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Out of date documents replaced and links to PACE Code C inserted where relevant.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Updates to DC in line with PACE changes introduced 21 August 2019.

Detention and custody > Detainee care Detainee care

Updated link to FFLM documents.

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