Custody meals. What detainees eat and drink in custody

Keywords

Custody; Meals; Food

Publication Number

PUB 1124

Publication Statement

Please note that this information is correct as at 02/02/21 and may be subject to change. Essex Police aim to review and update this publication yearly.

As with all publications of information by Essex Police, please note caveats may apply regarding the accuracy of data.

Title

Custody meals. What detainees eat and drink in custody.

Date Range

Information correct as at 02.02.21         

Background Information

The law (PACE 1984) requires us to provide at least 2 light and one main meals per day, as well as responding to reasonable requests. That said, it is normal practice to provide meals when detainees are hungry, regardless of how much they have had, within reason. As an example, some homeless detainees may well be far hungrier that those more fortunate, so we do our best to look after their needs by providing more food than some others. In short, we do what is right in compliance with the code of ethics, as opposed to delivering the minimum.

Related Documents/Links

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FOI Publication

This is a list of all food and drink available within Essex Custody Suites, we have a variety of options available in order to ensure we provide options that cover Dietary and Religious requirements.

We are reliant upon stock levels and delivery of these items so some of these products may not always be available in every custody suite.