At the heart of our communities, Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) quietly carry out a powerful job — making sure that people in police custody are treated ...

 Please can you tell us why you think children need a specific approach in police custody?  The MPS recognises that children and young people are a protected ...

ICVA today publishes an impact report highlighting the important work being done to better support women held in police custody, marking World Menopause Day 202...

The unnecessary and frequent use of degrading strip searches and use of anti-rip clothing was condemned in the Baird Inquiry report, released today. ICVA issued...

The below blog is a brief interview with two wonderful ICVs from the Cleveland scheme who discuss their experience of bringing along their service dog Kelly on ...

Last week I was very happy to attend the annual National Preventive Mechanism Conference in Cardiff. The United Kingdom National Preventive Mechanism (UKNPM) wa...

It has now been just over a year since I have been the CEO of ICVA, a good time to reflect on the year it has been for ICVA and independent custody visiting mor...

‘I would just like to say that I found the QAF process well-structured. I printed off the criteria which enabled me to work towards every objective, ensuring ...

Menopause in Police Custody: Progress in establishing a new referral pathway and sharing of good practice in NPM. The menopause is a natural, hormonal transitio...

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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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