The new approach will focus on engaging with families during the decision-making process and giving parents the opportunity to help decide when and how they return.
An independent family returns panel will also be set up in an attempt to ensure that child welfare and safeguarding issues are central to individual family return plans. It will be made up of an independent chair appointed by the Home Secretary and other independent experts.
"Today marks an enormous culture shift within our immigration system," Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said. "The coalition government has always been clear that the detention of children for immigration purposes is unacceptable.
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