Information to detained persons about these Rules and the detention centre
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Provide detained persons with compact and explain if needed Crown / Minister / Government department
UK Statutory Instrument
2001
United Kingdom
The Detention Centre Rules 2001
At a glance
What's here
15 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Plus 13 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Food
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Provide wholesome, nutritious food meeting all dietary needs Crown / Minister / Government department
Religious denomination
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Record detained person's religion on reception if declared Crown / Minister / Government department
Regular visits by ministers of religion
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Manager must arrange visits by ministers of religion for detained persons Crown / Minister / Government department
Religious services
- Arrange religious services for detained persons
Use of telephones
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Manager must provide telephone access, tariff info and notify detainees of incoming calls Crown / Minister / Government department
Medical practitioner and health care team
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Ensure your detention centre has a GP-led health team and proper medical procedures Crown / Minister / Government department
Medical examination upon admission and thereafter
- Provide medical examination to detained persons within 24 hours of admission
Special illnesses and conditions (including torture claims)
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Medical practitioner and manager must report and manage detainees with special health conditions Crown / Minister / Government department
Notification of illness or death
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Manager must notify Secretary of State of death or serious illness of detained person Crown / Minister / Government department
Requests and complaints
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Detention centre manager must hear requests and complaints daily and escalate allegations Crown / Minister / Government department
Removal from association
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Detention centre managers must follow strict procedures when removing detainees from association Crown / Minister / Government department
Use of force
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Use only proportionate force and record all incidents Crown / Minister / Government department
Temporary confinement
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Crown and managers must follow strict rules for confining violent detainees Crown / Minister / Government department
Special control or restraint
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Restrain detained persons only when strictly necessary and authorised Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 50 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Purpose of detention centres
Record, photograph and fingerprinting
Detained persons’ property
Search
Custody outside of detention centres
Detention reviews and up-date of claim
Female detained persons
Families and minors
Clothing
Alcohol
Certification of accommodation
Hygiene
Regime and paid activity
Time in open air
Privileges
Diversity of religion
Manager of religious affairs and ministers of religion
Religious books
Outside contacts
Correspondence
Visits
Official interviews
Legal advisers and representatives
Money and articles received by post or courier
Medical examinations required in the interests of others
General security and safety
Compulsory testing for controlled drugs and alcohol
General duty of officers
Gratuities forbidden
Transactions with detained persons
Contract monitor
Contractors’ staff
Search of officers
Contact with former detained persons
Communication with the press
Authorisation for access
Prohibited articles
Control of persons and vehicles
Viewing of detention centres
Visitors
Disqualification for membership
Visiting committees
Proceedings of visiting committees
General duties of visiting committees
Particular duties
Members visiting detention centres
Annual report
Delegation by the Secretary of State
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