Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are planning to update (1) the Detention Centre Rules 2001, and (2) the Adults at Risk Policy; and if so, when and whether there will be a consultation on the changes proposed.

As set out by Lord Murray during the passage of the Illegal Migration Bill through parliament, the Home Office will be updating the Adults at risk in immigration detention policy to work with provisions in the Illegal Migration Act. Amendments to the statutory guidance will be laid before parliament by statutory instrument.

A separate, broader review of the Adults at risk policy is also currently being undertaken and includes reviewing Rule 34 and Rule 35 of the Detention Centre Rules 2001.

The Home Office values engagement with key stakeholders when developing its policies and is currently giving thought to how and with whom the engagement process will be undertaken in reviewing these important safeguarding measures.