Detention
Recommendations related to detention
4
Recommendations
75% accepted
Government Response
Accepted (3)Not Accepted (1)
Recommendations in This Theme
recommendation across 2 inquiries
Across 2 inquiries
Tagged Recommendations
4 total
7
Not Accepted
Brook House Inquiry
Introduce 28-day maximum time limit on detention
The government must introduce in legislation a maximum 28-day time limit on any individual's detention within an immigration removal centre.
- In March 2024, the government rejected this recommendation, stating that "a time limit would significantly impair the ability to remove those who have breached …
BAHA-17
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
CPErS Complaints Procedure
JDP 1-10 should incorporate the requirement that on entry to and exit from a theatre level detention facility, CPErS are proactively asked whether or not they have any complaints concerning …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that procedures for proactively seeking captured persons' complaints …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-35
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Detention Timescales Consistency
Theatre level detention instructions and guidance should be reviewed to ensure that references to timescales for detention are clear and consistent. Timescales for detention are an important aspect of managing …
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that detention timescales had been reviewed and made …
Ministry of Defence
BAHA-37
Accepted
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Occurrence Book Requirement
A suitable occurrence book must be maintained at all times whenever CPErS are being held at a unit or sub-unit holding facility.
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that occurrence book requirements had been mandated for …
Ministry of Defence