This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@homeoffice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Details
Home Office detention services order to provide instructions and guidance to staff on the service of removal notices and departure details to those detained in immigration detention facilities, and the handling of representations received when a removal is already under way.
Published 1 December 2011 Last updated 6 December 2023 +show all updates
This DSO replaces DSO 3/2014 and has been substantively updated to reflect changes in requirements to notice periods and management of judicial reviews in active removal cases.