It’s been a little while since I have been in a custody suite, so it was time to dust off my work shoes (I work from home so flip flops are generally acceptab...

It is with heavy hearts that we at ICVA announce the sad passing of a previous ICVA board member, Martin Barsby, aged 52. Martin had overall responsibility for ...

I am extremely fortunate to have such a diverse and varied role. One moment I may be representing custody visitors’ work to national partners or ministers, th...

ICV’s assure the public that the rights and entitlements of detainees are being observed. As part of fulfilling this requirement, ICV’s are empowered to rep...

Well firstly, Happy New Year to you all! I hope that you have managed to have a safe and peaceful festive period. As I said in my blog last month, for another ...

Well, what a year it has been! Independent Custody Visiting, like the rest of the world, has had to continue to respond to challenges brought about by the ever-...

Recently I was delighted to attend Surrey Police HQ to observe the new College of Policing Hydra training for officers going to work in custody suites. I had ve...

Hello one and all! It’s truly an honour and a privilege to be ICVA’s new CEO. I am just over three weeks into the role, and I want to use my first blog to s...

I am delighted as ICVA’s Chair to make an announcement on some future changes to our staffing. As you are aware, Sherry Ralph stepped up be Interim CEO wh...

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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