Use of Force
Recommendations related to use of force
5
Recommendations
80% accepted
Government Response
Accepted (1)Accepted in Part (3)Not Accepted (1)
Recommendations in This Theme
recommendation across 1 inquiry
Across 1 inquiry
Tagged Recommendations
5 total
14
Accepted
Brook House Inquiry
Prohibit handcuffing behind back while seated
The Home Office and contractors operating immigration removal centres must ensure that all staff are aware that the technique of handcuffing detained people with their hands behind their back while …
- In March 2024, the Home Office stated that it had communicated to all IRC and contracted service provider staff that handcuffing behind the back …
Home Office
15
Accepted in Part
Brook House Inquiry
New comprehensive use of force detention services order
The Home Office must introduce, as a matter of urgency, a new and comprehensive detention services order to address use of force in immigration removal centres. The detention services order …
- In March 2024, the Home Office stated that a new DSO on use of force was being developed in consultation with experts, alongside an …
Home Office
16
Accepted in Part
Brook House Inquiry
Independent review of use of force on mentally ill detainees
The Home Office must urgently commission an independent review (with the power to make recommendations) of use of force on detained people with mental ill health within immigration removal centres. …
- In March 2024, the Home Office accepted this recommendation in principle, stating it was working with HMPPS, NHS England and DHSC to develop new …
Home Office
17
Accepted in Part
Brook House Inquiry
Mandatory use of force debrief training and multi-level review process
The Home Office must ensure, as a matter of urgency, that training is delivered on how to conduct an effective use of force incident debrief, ensuring that issues of detained …
- In March 2024, the Home Office committed to developing training on effective use of force debriefs and stated that use of force monthly meetings …
Home Office
19
Not Accepted
Brook House Inquiry
Healthcare staff guidance and training on use of force incidents
The Home Office must ensure that guidance is issued to healthcare staff in immigration removal centres clarifying their role in use of force incidents. It must liaise as necessary with …
- In March 2024, the government rejected this recommendation, stating that NHS England commissions healthcare services and that it is their responsibility, alongside the Care …
Home Office