Cpers Handling

The MoD should retain its current absolute prohibition on the use of hoods on Captured Personnel (CPERS).

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 …

JDP 1-10 should give some guidance in relation to the number of daily meals for CPERS and the timing of them.

JDP 1-10 should incorporate the requirement that on entry to and exit from a theatre level detention facility, CPERS are proactively asked whether or not they have any complaints concerning …

Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) should complete work on a generic theatre-level Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) for CPERS handling. This should stand as the starting template for CPERS handling on future …

In line with Recommendation 11 above, the tactical questioning and interrogation policies need to make clear that it is not permissible to deliberately keep prisoners awake, even for short periods, …

Armed Forces medical personnel can and should be involved in providing advice that a CPERS is not fit for detention or questioning. Alternatively, the medic may validly advise that no …

The medical policy for CPERS should include the following: (1) CPERS must undergo a medical examination within four hours of capture, unless there are compelling circumstances making such examination impossible. …

Where practicable CPERS who are subjected to sight deprivation or hearing deprivation should be told the reason for it. If being deprived of their sight for some or part of …

CPERS training should include both theoretical and practical training in what Forces personnel can and should do when handling CPERS.

CPERS training should be woven into the full range of military exercises and training. Such training should be “end to end”, not just focused on planning and the actual combat/public …

Training soldiers to maintain or prolong the shock of capture is apt to be misunderstood and should not feature in general training. Phrases such as “calm, neutral and professional” and …

Refresher training for unit custody staff in whichever breakaway, personal protection and control and restraint techniques they are taught on the AAUCSC should now be rolled out ensuring that there …

Unit Detention Sergeants (see recommendation 41) should be properly trained in CPERS handling practices.

In reducing the number of firm base unit custody facilities, the MoD should be careful not to erode the unit level operational detention expertise which is provided to a Battlegroup …