| How many hunger strikes recorded in past 12 months at detion centres ? - 12/07/06 |
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| Written by Emma Ginn | |
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House of Lords written answers Wednesday 12th July 2006 Lord Ouseley asked Her Majesty's Government: How many incidents of hunger strikes have been recorded during the past 12 months at immigration detention centres; how many individuals have been involved; how long such incidents have lasted on average; and where those incidents have occurred. The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal): We record detainees who refuse to eat the meals provided after three days. Since 1 May 2006, from when numbers were fully recorded, the number of detainees refusing food for three days or more by removal centre was as follows. Campsfield House 6 Hansard link : Hunger strikes at immigration detention centres |
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