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<p>A passenger remains liable to examination on arrival in the United Kingdom until
all necessary enquiries have been concluded and a decision is made on their application
for permission to enter or admission.</p><p>Anyone detained beyond two hours is detained
in compliance with the relevant guidance and legislation (notably The Short Term Holding
Facility Rules 2018). The detained person is informed of their bail rights and reasons
for their detention, and this is explained in a language that they understand.</p><p>Temperature
controlled food was temporarily withdrawn from BF managed facilities during 2023 whilst
we implemented a new training and governance procedure to ensure we were complaint
with current food standards. Throughout this period, we followed Government guidance,
continuing to serve water, hot drinks and snacks.</p><p>We always look to minimise
detention as far as possible; however, the power to detain must be retained in the
interests of maintaining effective immigration control.</p><p>It would not be appropriate
for Border Force to apologise for conducting legitimate border security checks.</p>
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