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<p>The dignity and welfare of residents across the entire immigration detention estate
is of the utmost importance and the use of periods of time where individuals’ freedom
of movement is restricted contributes to the maintenance of a safe and secure environment
in our centres.</p><p>From 4 December 2023 the Home Office changed the lock-in times
from 12.00pm-12:30pm and 5.00pm-5:30pm to 11:30am-12:30pm and 4:30pm-5:30pm. All residents
need to be in their rooms for one hour between 11:30-12:30 and 4:30pm-5:30pm, with
meal services provided at the end of these times. The Home Office requested this change
to ensure that all residents are accounted for, that staff can conduct welfare checks
on vulnerable residents, and that planned discharges can be carried out safely.</p>
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