police would be invited to investigate. Conviction for such an offence would normally result in dismissal. 161. Staff are also subject to internal disciplinary procedures. These provide for a number of offences such as unnecessary exercise of authority, provoking a prisoner, and unnecessary or undue use of force. It would also be possible to take disciplinary action against a member of staff who failed to comply with prison rules or prison standing orders. The awards available to the Prison Department include warnings, reprimands, special probation, forfeiture of increments, reduction in rank and dismissal. 162. During the last five years, there have been 17 cases in England and Wales which fell into the various categories mentioned above and which attracted the full range of awards. 163. All persons detained in policy custody in England and Wales have the same rights as all other members of the public, under part IX of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, to lodge a formal complaint if they feel they have been treated unfairly or improperly in any way by a member of a police force. Similar rights extend to members of the public and to persons detained by the n°i1CeinoTN°rthern Ireland under the terms of the Police (Northern Ireland) Order 1987. The procedures are explained in this report, in the comments CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 37 relating to article 7. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 does not apply to Scotland, but similar rights of complaint apply in Scotland. An explanatory leaflet is available at all police stations indicating the various avenues through which a complaint may be made. 164. The Government is committed to reducing overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales, and has embarked on the largest ever prison building 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the procedures and regulations related to the treatment of individuals detained in prisons in England and Wales. It mentions police involvement, disciplinary actions, and complaint procedures, indicating a focus on law enforcement and criminal justice.

**Category**
Health, Employment