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<p>The health and welfare of detainees is of upmost importance. Although there is
no statutory time limit on immigration detention under Immigration Act powers, the
law does not allow indefinite detention.</p><p>Under the adults at risk in immigration
detention policy – which is part of the Government’s response to Stephen Shaw’s review
of the welfare of vulnerable people in immigration detention - the consideration of
any vulnerability, including mental health, is based on a case-by-case assessment
of the appropriateness of detention for each individual. All individuals detained
also have ready access to medical professionals and health care, including mental
health services. In all cases, detention is kept under regular review to ensure that
it is necessary, appropriate and takes into account the welfare of those detained.</p><p>The
Home Office has published guidelines on acceptable room capacity in immigration removal
centres, which build on requirements set out in secondary legislation. Capacity across
the detention estate is kept under regular review.</p><p>In line with the Home Secretary’s
statement on immigration detention on 24 July, the practice of accommodating three
detainees in rooms designed for two has now ceased.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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