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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

 
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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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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Immigration Directorate's Instructions - Chapter 1, Section 10 - Human Rights PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

This is a commmonly used and cited document setting out aspects of Home Office policy on health and Human Rights. There is a section on suicide risk and other relevant matters 

Immigration Directorate's Instructions - Chapter 1, Section 10 - Human Rights

 
Home Office policy - Medical Evidence (non Medical Foundation cases) PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emma Ginn   

1st edition, published 04 July 2005

Home Office document -"Medical Evidence (Non-Medical Foundation cases)"

 
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