Al Aynsley-Green's report also shows that children are being detained for longer periods and that it is harming their health.
As well as calling for an end to the detention of children the report puts forward 42 recommendations to be "urgently implemented" as detention "is unlikely to end immediately as we would wish." The report follows the commissioner's visit to Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre last year made under the power of entry granted to him by Parliament.
Recommendations include the use of restraint only in exceptional circumstances, a review into medical conditions that make detention inappropriate and improvements to healthcare for families at Yarl's Wood, including better facilities for pregnant and nursing mothers.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
