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<p>The welfare of all those in our care is of the utmost importance. We will accept
nothing but the highest standards from companies employed to manage the immigration
removal estate.</p><p>Published guidance, and the training received by detainee custody
officers (DCOs) makes it clear that physical force and restraint equipment should
only be used after a thorough assessment of risk, and in consideration of each individual’s
personal circumstances. Where restraints are used, they are removed at the earliest
opportunity.</p><p>The Home Office reviews all reports resulting from a use of force
to identify trends, ensure that techniques are used proportionally, are justified,
and are used for the minimum period required.</p><p>All escort DCOs are fully trained
in HOMES techniques (Home Office Manual for Escorting Safely) and custodial DCOs are
trained in Control and Restraint (C&R). Quarterly transparency data on the number
of use of force incidents using HOMES techniques and the number of use of force incidents
where HOMES equipment was used can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-enforcement-data-Q2-2023"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-enforcement-data-Q2-2023</a>.
The Home Office does not publish C&R data.</p>
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