BAHA-15 Response Accepted Self-assessed

Unit Holding Area Checklist

Recommendation

JDP 1-10 should include a simple checklist covering both the principles and practicalities of accommodation for unit holding areas.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Ministry of Defence accepted this recommendation in September 2011, stating that a simple checklist covering principles and practicalities for unit holding area accommodation was developed and included in doctrine. The implementation status was reported as completed in September 2012, based on the MoD's response. No specific published evidence detailing this checklist has been identified since 2012.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
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Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Accepted Ministry of Defence
08 Sep 2011

Accepted. A checklist for unit holding area accommodation has been developed and included.

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Source
Inquiry Baha Mousa Inquiry
Report The Report of the Baha Mousa Inquiry - Volume III 08 Sep 2011
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Responsible Bodies
Ministry of Defence Primary
Themes & Tags
Staff training and development Outdated Operational Guidance Detention Facilities Doctrine Checklist
Recommendation age 14.5 yrs
Last formal update 4945 days ago