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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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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Published 8 May 2012
Last updated 426 AprilJune 2024
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2026-06-26 14:02
Updated the self-audit requirements in relation to the compliance teams.
2024-04-04 09:50
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.
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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.
Updates to this page
Published 8 May 2012
Last updated 426 AprilJune 2024
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Show all updates
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Update history
2026-06-26 14:02
Updated the self-audit requirements in relation to the compliance teams.
2024-04-04 09:50
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.
Details
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.
Updates to this page
Update history
2026-06-26 14:02
Updated the self-audit requirements in relation to the compliance teams.
2024-04-04 09:50
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.