UK Statutory Instrument SI 2001/238 United Kingdom

The Detention Centre Rules 2001

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person2

Plus 13 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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s.art004 Information to detained persons about these Rules and the detention centre Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Provide detained persons with compact and explain if neededCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art013 Food Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Provide wholesome, nutritious food meeting all dietary needsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art021 Religious denomination Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Record detained person's religion on reception if declaredCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art023 Regular visits by ministers of religion Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Manager must arrange visits by ministers of religion for detained personsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art024 Religious services Regulated
  • Arrange religious services for detained personsAny Person
s.art031 Use of telephones Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Manager must provide telephone access, tariff info and notify detainees of incoming callsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art033 Medical practitioner and health care team Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Ensure your detention centre has a GP-led health team and proper medical proceduresCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art034 Medical examination upon admission and thereafter Regulated
  • Provide medical examination to detained persons within 24 hours of admissionAny Person
s.art035 Special illnesses and conditions (including torture claims) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Medical practitioner and manager must report and manage detainees with special health conditionsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art036 Notification of illness or death Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Manager must notify Secretary of State of death or serious illness of detained personCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art038 Requests and complaints Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Detention centre manager must hear requests and complaints daily and escalate allegationsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art040 Removal from association Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Detention centre managers must follow strict procedures when removing detainees from associationCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art041 Use of force Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Use only proportionate force and record all incidentsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art042 Temporary confinement Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Crown and managers must follow strict rules for confining violent detaineesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.art043 Special control or restraint Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Restrain detained persons only when strictly necessary and authorisedCrown / Minister / Government department
50 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.art001 Citation and commencement
s.art002 Interpretation
s.art003 Purpose of detention centres
s.art005 Record, photograph and fingerprinting
s.art006 Detained persons’ property
s.art007 Search
s.art008 Custody outside of detention centres
s.art009 Detention reviews and up-date of claim
s.art010 Female detained persons
s.art011 Families and minors
s.art012 Clothing
s.art014 Alcohol
s.art015 Certification of accommodation
s.art016 Hygiene
s.art017 Regime and paid activity
s.art018 Time in open air
s.art019 Privileges
s.art020 Diversity of religion
s.art022 Manager of religious affairs and ministers of religion
s.art025 Religious books
s.art026 Outside contacts
s.art027 Correspondence
s.art028 Visits
s.art029 Official interviews
s.art030 Legal advisers and representatives
s.art032 Money and articles received by post or courier
s.art037 Medical examinations required in the interests of others
s.art039 General security and safety
s.art044 Compulsory testing for controlled drugs and alcohol
s.art045 General duty of officers
s.art046 Gratuities forbidden
s.art047 Transactions with detained persons
s.art048 Contract monitor
s.art049 Contractors’ staff
s.art050 Search of officers
s.art051 Contact with former detained persons
s.art052 Communication with the press
s.art053 Authorisation for access
s.art054 Prohibited articles
s.art055 Control of persons and vehicles
s.art056 Viewing of detention centres
s.art057 Visitors
s.art058 Disqualification for membership
s.art059 Visiting committees
s.art060 Proceedings of visiting committees
s.art061 General duties of visiting committees
s.art062 Particular duties
s.art063 Members visiting detention centres
s.art064 Annual report
s.art065 Delegation by the Secretary of State

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