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Lesbian, gay and bisexual detained individuals

Detention services order 02/2016 about standards for the treatment of lesbian, gay and bisexual detained individuals.

• From: Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
• Published: 29 April 2016
• Last updated: 16 March 2026 — See all updates

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Home Office detention services order about standards for the treatment of lesbian, gay and bisexual detained individuals in immigration detention centres and under escort.

Published 29 April 2016

Last updated 16 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 16 March 2026

   Updated to remove annual self-audit line, change terminology from ‘centre supplier’ to ‘Contracted Service Provider’ (CSP) and update the support details.

2. 31 July 2023

   Updated the terminology used in the guidance.

3. 29 April 2016

   First published.