BAHA-10
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Sight Deprivation Principles
Recommendation
Five principles on permitted sight deprivation should be consistently emphasised in JDP 1-10 and subordinate doctrine and instructions: (1) where practicable the need to deprive CPErS of their sight should be avoided in the first place; (2) there must be a genuine sensitivity about the facilities or equipment before sight deprivation can be justified; (3) sight deprivation must only be for as long as is strictly necessary; (4) sight deprivation should not become routine; (5) when sight deprivation is used, it should be noted in a record.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Ministry of Defence accepted this recommendation in September 2011, stating that five principles on permitted sight deprivation were incorporated into Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP) 1-10 and subordinate doctrine. The implementation status was reported as completed in September 2012, based on the MoD's response. No further specific published evidence detailing these updates has been identified since 2012.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
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This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Ministry of Defence
08 Sep 2011
Accepted. All five principles have been incorporated into JDP 1-10 and subordinate doctrine.
Source
Inquiry
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Report
The Report of the Baha Mousa Inquiry - Volume III
08 Sep 2011
Responsible Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
14.5 yrs
Last formal update
4945 days ago