Proceeding contribution from Lord Brett (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 20 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL].

Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL]

Motion on Amendment 9 That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 9. 9: Insert the following new Clause— "Short-term holding facilities In section 147 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (removal centres and detained persons: interpretation), in the definition of "short-term holding facility"— (a) after "used" insert "—(a)", and (b) at the end insert ", or (b) for the detention of— (i) detained persons for a period of not more than seven days or for such other period as may be prescribed, and (ii) persons other than detained persons for any period.""

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 712 c1389
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Appeals Detainees Customs Borders Immigration Judicial review Northern Ireland Tribunals Republic of Ireland Detention centres Common travel area
Legislation: Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL]

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