This information sheet outlines measures on immigration detention introduced by the Immigration Act 2016 in response to the criticisms that have been made in relation to the welfare of vulnerable people in immigration detention.
The new approach to the welfare of vulnerable people in immigration detention entered into operation on 12 September 2016 and the information sheet has been updated to reflect this.
A separate information sheet details the new provisions for immigration bail.
- Document Date
- 2016-11-01
- Issue Number
- 16.08.32433