Written Question · S2W-16202 · Session 2
What information it has on how many children have been detained at Dungavel House immigration removal centre since September 2001, broken d…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on how many children have been detained at Dungavel House immigration removal centre since September 2001, broken down by month, on how many of these children were referred to the Reporter to the Children's Panel and, of those referred, on how many were deported before the reporter had concluded his investigations.
The answer
The operation of Dungavel is a matter for the Home Office. As such, the Scottish Executive does not collect information on the number of children held in Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre.
I understand that six children who were resident in Dungavel have been referred to the Principal Reporter under section 52 of the Children (Scotland) Act. None of these were subsequently referred onto a hearing. All six children were deported before the Reporter had completed his investigations.
I understand that six children who were resident in Dungavel have been referred to the Principal Reporter under section 52 of the Children (Scotland) Act. None of these were subsequently referred onto a hearing. All six children were deported before the Reporter had completed his investigations.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-16202 by reference.