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Recommendation 27

27 Paragraph: 140

Where there is no reasonable prospect of removal within a reasonable timeframe, immigration detention ceases...

Conclusion
Where there is no reasonable prospect of removal within a reasonable timeframe, immigration detention ceases to be lawful. The Home Office should keep cases under review to ensure that individuals are not detained unlawfully.
Paragraph Reference: 140
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 January 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗