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The Government currently has the power to detain individuals for an indefinite period of time...
Conclusion
The Government currently has the power to detain individuals for an indefinite period of time pending their deportation and removal from the UK. With the exceptions of children and pregnant women,134 there are no statutory time limits on immigration detention.
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Report
4th Report - Legislative Scrutiny: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
20 Jun 2025
HC 789
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.2 yr
Report published
20 Jun 2025