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DSO 1/2007 - Allegation of Torture forms PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

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. 


Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 January 2008 )
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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, 01 January 2008 )
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DSO 02/2007 - Use of handcuffs on medical escorts PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

This Order clarifies the use of handcuffs on adult detainees subject to medical escorts.

Handcuffs cannot be used on children (ie under 18 years of age).

Detention service order 02/2007 - Use of handcuffs on medical escorts
 
"Rule35" and the PB judgement PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   
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.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 March 2008 )
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Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK PDF Print E-mail
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Health Protection Agency - Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
January 2007
These practical guidelines from the Health Protection Agency Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention for UK Travellers update and combine the Guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the United Kingdom for 2003 and Malaria prophylaxis for long-term travellers in a new format.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 August 2007 )
 
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