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Mobile phones and cameras in immigration removal centres

Detention services order 05/2018 about Home Office policy on detainees having mobile phones and cameras in removal centres.

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From:
Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
Published:
8 May 2012
Last updated:
26 June 2026
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  1. Updated the self-audit requirements in relation to the compliance teams.

  2. Updated to reflect the addition of requirements when detained individuals are permitted to have a mobile phone in their possession; clarification on the use of mobile phones, internet enabled devices and cameras for IMB members; that denials for provision are recorded, and were exceeding a period of 1 week, who is responsible for authorising this.

  3. Updated guidance to 05/2018

  4. updated guidance

  5. First published.

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Home Office detention services order about its policy on mobile phones, internet enabled devices and cameras in immigration removal centres, residential short-term holding facilities, the pre-departure accommodation and during escort.

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