Written question asked by Bishop of Durham (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 27 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Monday, 11 December 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.
Migrants: Detainees
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to revise and re-issue guidance on adults at risk in immigration detention, which was last published in May 2021, as set out in section 59 of the Immigration Act 2016.
- Answer
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As set out by Lord Murray during the passage of the Illegal Migration Bill through parliament, the Home Office will be updating the Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention policy to work with provisions in the Illegal Migration Act. In accordance with section 59 of the Immigration Act 2016, amendments to the statutory guidance will be laid before parliament by statutory instrument in due course.
A separate, broader review of the Adults at Risk policy is also currently being undertaken and includes reviewing Rule 34 and Rule 35 of the Detention Centre Rules 2001.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- HL595
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Detainees Migrants
- Legislation
- Immigration Act 2016
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