KEY DETENTION DOCUMENTS
DETENTION CENTRE RULES 2001

Secondary legislation regulating immigration detention including detention reviews and reporting duties on detention centre GPs

ADULTS AT RISK IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION

Starting point for securing the release of a vulnerable detainee

COUNTRY RETURNS GUIDE

Regularly updated information about timescale for Emergency Travel Documents

REMOVAL FROM ASSOCIATION POLICY

Regulations about the use of Rule 40 and 42 to segregate detainees

APPENDIX V

The Immigration Rules on visit visas

BAIL FOR IMMIGRATION DETAINEES (BID)
BID SELF HELP GUIDE TO BAIL - HOW TO GET OUT OF DETENTION

BID's comprehensive guide to applying for immigration bail

INFORMATION FOR IMMIGRATION DETAINEES HELD IN PRISONS

Information and specific guidance for individuals held in prison under immigration powers

A GUIDE TO RELEASE FROM DETENTION – ACCOMMODATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT LEAFLET

If a bail application succeeds you may need help working out what to do next

B1 APPLICATION FORM (PDF)

Application form for bail in pdf format

B1 APPLICATION FORM (WORD)

Application form for bail in Word format

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