The present published guidance means that we do not, and should not, detain pregnant women except in exceptional circumstances. There are, in fact, very few pregnant women in the estate. The Government are reflecting on how to implement Stephen Shaw’s policy in regard to adults at risk, and will address that in due course. However, as I say, it will be a matter of guidance.
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Keen of Elie
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 1 February 2016.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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Session
2015-16
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