BAHA-40
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Battlegroup Detention Officer
Recommendation
Each Battlegroup should have a 'Detention Officer' being a commissioned officer within Battlegroup Headquarters. The role should encompass coordination and management of CPErS; acting as a focus on CPErS matters during mission specific training; ensuring correct handling of CPErS; assisting the Commanding Officer during operations.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Ministry of Defence accepted this recommendation in September 2011, stating that the role of Battlegroup Detention Officer had been established. By September 2012, the MoD reported this recommendation as completed. Generic GOV.UK searches indicate the existence of official content related to 'battlegroup detention officer', but no specific policy document detailing the role or further published evidence has been identified since 2012.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
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. The role of Battlegroup Detention Officer has been established.
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