- This is not current policy -
The policy in this manual ceases to be effective from 29 November 2010.
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Y4.25 Right of access to counsel etc
Immigration Act 1987 s 140(4)
- Any person detained in custody under the Immigration Act 1987 has the right to contact a solicitor or counsel or any responsible adult, parent or guardian, and must be informed of that right.
- If the detainee chooses to exercise that right, the person nominated must be allowed access to the detainee and to communicate with the detainee in private.
Effective 01/10/1999