Guidance

Management and security of night state

Guidance for staff on the period in which detainees in detention centres are limited to residential areas or individual rooms overnight.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 12 December 2018
• Last updated: 12 November 2024 — See all updates

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Detention services order: management and security of night state (accessible version)

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Detention services order: management and security of night state

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The detention services order (04/2018) provides instructions for staff on the period during which detainees are limited to a residential area or their individual rooms overnight, within detention centres.

This guidance should be used by all staff in:

• Home Office immigration removal centres
• Gatwick pre-departure accommodation
• residential short-term holding facilities

Published 12 December 2018
Last updated 12 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 12 November 2024

   Updated the guidance to reflect the rollout of Home Office teams and clarification of individual responsibilities; added self-auditing requirements; and added the IRC definition of the night state to ensure clarity.

2. 12 December 2018

   First published.