1. Police Custody Inspections HMIP/ HMIC Custody Inspections

2. Programme of Joint Inspections OPCAT Unannounced since 2011 Joint HMIP/C Publish Inspection Report Make Recommendations Follow Up

3. Principles/ Framework Focussed on detainee outcomes Inspection Expectations published – consultation on new ones Referenced to existing obligations and legislation Stakeholders Association for the prevention of torture

4. Main Risks Use of force/ restraint Length of custody Poor physical conditions Poor handovers Inadequate recording/ risk assessments Poor medical diagnosis Poor staff training

5. Main Safeguards Information on Rights Request and provision of lawyers/ doctors Custody Records- recording Thorough/review/revision of risks Handovers Audio/ Video recording Regular/ Refresher training

6. (Before) The Inspection ACPO (NPCC) MOU for the programme – announcing the inspection to force protocols IPCC MOU – recommendations Previous Inspection Reports/ Recommendations Other information/ intelligence – ICV annual reports

7. Old for New Detainee journey through custody New elements to inspecting – first point of contact Focussed inspecting- vulnerability/safeguarding

8. (During) The Inspection 2 phases Mixture of staff, healthcare specialists, HMIP/C inspectors,CQC On site all week or longer Evening/ night/ morning/ weekend visits Interviews/ talk with ICVS Observations/ case audits Feedback during the inspection to SPOC

9. (After) The Inspection Debrief ACC/ DCC Provide written feedback 8 week draft report to force for fact checks 16 week report published Media interest may follow

10. Themes for ICVs- Partnerships – health/ LA/ courts Vulnerable detainees Liaison and diversion Appropriate Adults Length of detention Physical conditions

11. Themes for ICVs– Use of force Risk assessments/ PRRA Relationships – respect/ language/understanding of diversity

12. Value of ICVs in custody Under estimated by most (not us) People come from and live in the community Local intelligence Regular visits Opportunities for working together

13. Future - Report recommendations Ask ICVs to shadow inspectors in force Training Strategic alliances on some issues Keep talking….