BAHA-36
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
CPErS Documentation
Recommendation
CPErS documents should be as few in number as possible but they require amendment to ensure that those involved in detention are guided more accurately on what to record. Current CPERS documents have no obvious place for soldiers to record the use of sensory deprivation.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Ministry of Defence accepted this recommendation, amending Captured Persons (CPErS) documentation to guide those involved in detention more accurately on what to record, specifically including the use of sensory deprivation. This amendment was noted in the government's response to the inquiry report in September 2011. No further specific published evidence 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. CPErS documentation has been amended to include recording of sensory deprivation use.
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