Detention in Section 136 Suites 1081/2025

FOI Reference: 1081/2025

Request:

1. How many adults have been detained in Section 136 Suites (or health-based places of safety) for longer than 72 hours across England between 2022-2025?
2. How many children have been detained in Section 136 Suites (or health-based places of safety) for longer than 24 hours across England between 2022-2025?
3. How many children are held in adult suites (or health-based places of safety) or police cells when child-appropriate suits aren't available between 2022-2025?
4. How many adults have been detained in 136 suites or health-based places of safety in the past 3 years? 
5. How many children have been detained in 136 suites or health-based places of safety in the past 3 years?

Response 1:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

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Response 2:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

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Response 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

0

Response 4:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

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Response 5:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

0                                               

It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 07/01/2026)