This year's conference takes place on 25 - 26 June in Birmingham. Three interactive workshop sessions will follow key presentations on:

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As you can see, we have updated our website with a fresh new design and content, including information on how to become a volunteer ICV, a new training programme, contact details for PCCs and links to ICVA publications.

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ICVA has launched a consultation process into the revised national standards, which will take place throughout the Summer. The main objective to ensure that the standards reflect the experiences of all involved in the national custody visiting process and incorporate good practice developed locally.

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ICVA has developed new training on visiting vulnerable detainees, with a suite of new materials including DVDs and Student Workbooks. Modules include training on visiting, Juvenile detainees and those with Mental Health issues. All modules are designed to better equip ICVs for visits to vulnerable detainees.

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The Spring/Summer edition of Visiting Times is now live and features:

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The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has published the May edition of its newsletter, Learning the Lessons, which focuses on corruption and may be downloaded here.

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In April 2013 the former 8 police services in Scotland and their joint boards/authorities became the Scottish Police Authority. ICVA would like to thank the former administrators who assisted the early developments of independent custody visiting in Scotland and welcome the new Scottish Police Authority into membership of the association. A warm welcome back into the fold is also extended to Merseyside.

A new Code of Practice governing Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) for England and Wales was published today following consultation from 4 December 2012-28 January 2013.

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ICVA is in the process of a change of status to a company limited by guarantee and a new management board is currently discussing articles, members and regulations – watch this space for updates.

The Home Office has launched a consultation seeking views on a revised draft Code of Practice governing Independent Custody Visiting for England and Wales.

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Please click here to view ICVA’s Annual Report, bringing you up to date with developments in the organisation over the past year.

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The Winter edition of Visiting Times is now available, and highlights include:

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