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Written by Emma Ginn
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There have been two new important developments that could help more vulnerable detainees get released from detention ; a policy change on "Rule 35" and a High Court judgement.
The High Court judgement might be relevant to ex-detainees, for whom "Rule 35" was not properly implemented when they were detained, in seeking compensation now. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 March 2008 )
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Written by Emma Ginn
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In July 2007, at the request of a Medical Justice volunteer psychiatrist, the Home Office has issued a Detention Services Order (DSO) which permits independent doctors to bring digital cameras into a detention centre in order to photograph and document scars of torture. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 January 2008 )
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Written by Emma Ginn
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Any allegations of torture made by detainees to staff (only for allegations outside the UK) should be recorded on the Home Office allegation of torture form.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 January 2008 )
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Written by Emma Ginn
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Note: after much Medical Justice lobbying and intervention in patients' legal cases, the Home Office changed it's policy on the provision of anti-malarials which is included in this policy. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 August 2007 )
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Written by Administrator
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Following discussions with Stuart Hyde (formerly Strategic Director Enforcement and Removals, BIA), it was agreed that there is a duty upon BIA officers on site at detention centres to assist independent doctors in bringing medical facts relevant to decisions to detain, to the attention of BIA caseworkers, who have a duty to consider such facts. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 August 2007 )
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