Section Three The second year – activities and key issues by type of detention staff and, at one court, each detainee was asked during the reception process whether he or she needed the services of a drug or alcohol support worker. This was described by HMCIPS as good practice. Northern Ireland In Northern Ireland, CJINI is mandated to inspect court custody. In 2010, it published the report of an inspection which reviewed the provision of court custody and transport services to determine whether the treatment and conditions experienced by prisoners and other court users in court custody were decent, respectful, safe and secure.28 Generally, CJINI found that prisoners were treated in a safe and humane manner and that staff had a respectful attitude towards them. However, CJINI also found that the quality of court facilities was extremely variable. The disparity between the best and worst facility was high, with four court custody facilities barely being deemed fit for purpose. Major failings included the lack of secure vehicle docks at some courts, increasing the risk that prisoners might escape, and poor facilities for prisoners with disabilities. Prisoners were escorted through public areas and there was limited room to ensure appropriate segregation of prisoners. CJINI also identified the need for a more consistent approach to the handcuffing of prisoners. It recommended that prisoners should not be routinely handcuffed when being transported in secure vehicles; handcuffs should be used only when an individual risk assessment indicates a high level of risk. CJINI also recommended that male and female prisoners be transported separately. 28 CJINI, An inspection of prisoner escort and court custody arrangements in Northern Ireland (2010). 31