Sometimes the best idea isn’t the most original, and you aren’t sure if your cunning new plan for the organisation will be possible, land with the membershi...

ICVA is pleased to publish a new report, Immigration Detainees in Police Custody. This report represents a significant piece of work for ICVA and is the culmina...

Next week represents the start of my 10th year at ICVA, where the heck has ten years gone?? In 2016, I joined ICVA as a part‑time project officer. I was looki...

ICV Spotlight Report Click the above link to view our brand new ICV Impact Spotlight report – this report highlights quotes from ICVs, examples of ICV imp...

The use of anti-rip clothing in police custody raises fundamental questions about dignity, necessity, and proportionality. As set out in our reports of 2022 and...

We are mourning the recent, unexpected death of our fellow custody visitor, Sefton Campbell, in February 2026. Since his death, we have reflected on the values ...

Every week, Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) walk into police custody suites across the country to check on the welfare and rights of people being detained. ...

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that just prior to Christmas, the Policing Minister Sarah Jones wrote to ICVA giving us a Home Office commitment to rev...

Each year I look back and often talk about the successes we have had at ICVA, the workstreams achieved and the incredible work of schemes and ICVs. This year…...

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In a video message, ICVA’s Chief Executive gives a brief overview of the role of Independent Custody Visitors, thanks those who have continued their role ...

On Volunteers Week 2020, please watch the video from ICVA’s CEO, Katie Kempen to all of the independent custody visitors in the UK....

This video features Martyn Underhill, PCC for Dorset and Chair of the Independent Custody Visiting Association. He introduces independent custody visiting for n...

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Martyn Underhill, ICVAs Chair has recorded a thank you message for all of the dedicated Custody Visitors who are volunteers, visiting detainees in police custod...

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