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What happens to detainees once they are released on bail?

Bail is rarely granted indefinitely. Once released, a detainee will be required to attend court again for bail renewals, and to attend any immigration appeals. Anyone granted permanent status in the UK will be released from bail.

However, if a judge fails to renew bail at a bail hearing an individual may be detained again. Many asylum seekers and foreign nationals released from immigration detention are supported through the UK Border Agency’s Asylum Support system (formerly called NASS) and are subject to the same rules and procedures as other asylum seekers and immigrants supported in this way.

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BID London

020 7247 3590

020 7426 0335

Monday - Thursday 10-12. For detainees in Harmondsworth, Colnbrook, Yarl's Wood, Tinsley House, Morton Hall, Dungavel, and immigration detainees in prisons

BID Oxford

01865 200 357

01865 793 009

Tuesday - Friday 10-4. For detainees in Campsfield House, Brook House, Lindholme

BID South

023 9281 6633

023 9282 1529

Monday - Thursday 10-4. For detainees in Dover and Haslar

Press

07949 404505

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