Immigration Detention: Children

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 July 2018.

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Photo of Caroline Nokes Caroline Nokes The Minister for Immigration 12:00, 16 July 2018

The hon. Gentleman will have heard me say that some cases might involve pre-existing separation. As I have highlighted, back in 2009 there were more than 1,000 children in detention, and that number has now been reduced to 44. The Home Office has acknowledged the mistakes that were made in the case he mentioned, but it is important to reflect on the role that detention plays in ensuring that those who have no right to be here and no right to our public services are removed in a timely manner.