Cpers Handling
Recommendations related to cpers handling
12
Recommendations
100% accepted
Government Response
Accepted (12)
Recommendations in This Theme
recommendation across 1 inquiry
Across 1 inquiry
Tagged Recommendations
12 total
BAHA-1
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Prohibition on Hooding
The MoD should retain its current absolute prohibition on the use of hoods on Captured Personnel (CPErS).
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and that the prohibition on hooding had been maintained and …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-10
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Sight Deprivation Principles
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 …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that all five principles on permitted sight deprivation …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-12
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
CPErS Meals Guidance
JDP 1-10 should give some guidance in relation to the number of daily meals for CPErS and the timing of them. Such guidance will obviously need to take into account …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that guidance on meal provision for captured persons …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-17
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
CPErS Complaints Procedure
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 …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that procedures for proactively seeking captured persons' complaints …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-21
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Generic CPErS Handling SOI
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 …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that a generic theatre-level Standard Operating Instruction for …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-29
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Medical Personnel Role
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 Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that the role of medical personnel had been …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-30
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
CPErS Medical Examination Policy
The medical policy for CPErS should include: (1) CPErS must undergo a medical examination within four hours of capture, unless there are compelling circumstances; (2) CPErS should be examined by …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that medical examination requirements had been updated in …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-33
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Communicating Deprivation Reasons
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 …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that requirements to communicate with captured persons about …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-47
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
CPErS Training Content
CPErS training should include both theoretical and practical training in what Forces personnel can and should do when handling CPErS. It is important that training is not limited to prohibitions …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that captured persons training had been expanded to …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-48
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
End-to-End CPErS Training
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 …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that captured persons handling had been incorporated throughout …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-57
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Remove Shock of Capture Language
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 …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that references to training soldiers to maintain or …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-72
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Detention Sergeant Training
Unit Detention Sergeants (see recommendation 41) should be properly trained in CPErS handling practices.
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that training requirements for Detention Sergeants (as established …
Ministry of Defence