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DSO 09/2006 - Handling Complaints in Detention PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

Home Office policy on handling complaints in immigration detention  - removal centres, short term holding facilities, holding rooms and on escort:

Detention Services Order (DSO) - 09/2006

Guidance for contractor's staff and Immigration Services staff 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 August 2007 )
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Feb/07 - IMMIGRATION DIRECTORATES' INSTRUCTIONS - SECTION CONTENTS - PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

Home Office healthcare policy, including:

  • On Entry - Referral of passengers by the immigration officer to the port medical officer
  • After entry/referred entry clearance - persons suffering from serious illness
  • After entry - removal of psychiatric in-patients
  • Inoculations and other preventative treatment (prophylaxis) for persons being removed from the UK

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 below.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 August 2007 )
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Practical consequences of new protocol for visits by independent doctors PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Previously, it was necessary for a form to be faxed to the detainee to sign and fax back, then for the signed form to be faxed to the detention centre health centre. One consequence of the new agreement is that this is unnecessary. The new protocol is that:
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 15 August 2007 )
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Expert Reports - Practice Direction PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

As from 13th November 2006 the Practice Direction has been amended to incorporate the paragraph 8A. It seems to reflect and amplify rather well the Ikarian Reefer principles.  

Medical Justice suggests that all members writing expert reports take note and ensure any reports they issue are compliant.

Expert Reports - Practice Direction

 
Airline medical clearance forms PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   
Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 February 2008 )
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