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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.


Immigration: Removal Centres

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether possessing a copy of Legal Action for Women's self-help Guide against Detention and Deportation is contrary to the interests of safety or security within the meaning of the detention centre rules; and, if so, whether they will place a copy of the guide in the Library of the House, identifying the passages in it which are contrary to safety or security.
Answer

Possession of the aforementioned guide is not contrary to the interests of safety and security within the meaning of the detention centre rules. As this is not a government publication I do not consider it appropriate to place a copy of the guide in the Library of the House. Any deviation in this particular case was a genuine error by the private contractor operating the centre.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
705 c318-9WA; 6037
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Detainees Immigration Publications Safety Detention centres Security
Link
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