BAHA-72
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Detention Sergeant Training
Recommendation
Unit Detention Sergeants (see recommendation 41) should be properly trained in CPErS handling practices.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Ministry of Defence accepted this recommendation, stating that training requirements for Unit Detention Sergeants in Captured Persons (CPErS) handling practices were established. The most recent public update on this action was in September 2012. No further specific published evidence detailing these training requirements or the curriculum has been identified since that date.
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)
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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. Training requirements for Detention Sergeants have 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
Recommendation age
14.5 yrs
Last formal update
4945 days ago