Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997.

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Blatch, Baroness

Question

Whether HMG have received a written protest from 90 detainees at HMP Haslar, Portsmouth, against their conditions of detention; what were the matters complained of; and whether they will review the practice of detaining asylum seekers without charge and for indefinite periods.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

579 c107-8WA

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Detainees Migrants Refugees Prison accommodation Prisoners' rights HMP Haslar