Arrests: Chronic Illnesses and Disability
Commons · Question 11110 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help ensure the safety of people with (a) medical conditions and (b) disabilities during transportation to a police station following arrest.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 25 Jun 2026
The Government is clear that all individuals in police custody must be treated safely, with dignity and in accordance with their individual needs, including those with medical conditions or disabilities.The statutory framework governing detention and trea...