Guidance

Removal of blades

Detention services order 10/2012 about removing hidden blades from detainees.

• From: Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
• Published: 1 May 2012
• Last updated: 26 March 2024 — See all updates

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Removal of blades

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Detention services order for Home Office staff on dealing with detainees with a history of blade use or who are known to hide blades, regardless of whether it was related to a removal.

Published 1 May 2012
Last updated 26 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 26 March 2024

   Guidance updated including requirements when a risk assessment should be completed prior to planned use of force.

2. 4 August 2020

   Published updated guidance.

3. 23 March 2016

   Updated guidance.

4. 17 March 2015

   Updated guidance.

5. 1 May 2012

   First published.