Role of an Independent Custody Visitor
Exclusions
Magistrates, serving or former police officers or special constables and probation officers may not become Independent Custody Visitors.
People may be excluded if their occupation has a direct involvement in the Criminal Justice System, for example solicitors.
Persons who have been convicted of an offence punishable with imprisonment within the last five years or who have ever served a term of imprisonment or detention would not be suitable.
(Such exclusions prevent any possible conflicts of interest for individuals and ensure the independence of the scheme).