Guidance

Deaths in detention

Detention services order 08/2014 about the Home Office's responsibilities if a detainee or resident dies in their custody.

From:
Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
Published
14 February 2012
Last updated
27 August 2021 — See all updates

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Details

Detention services order for Home Office staff and suppliers on handling deaths in immigration detention centres, hospitals or under escort.

Updates to this page

Published 14 February 2012
Last updated 27 August 2021 + show all updates

  1. Guidance updated with inclusion of witness checklist and supporting narrative.

  2. Updated guidance.

  3. Updated guidance.

  4. First published.

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