Detention
The UK immigration authorities have wide powers to detain people for immigration reasons. It is very important to find a legal representative who can give you proper advice about your detention and asylum case.
Scottish Detainee Visitors
Scottish Detainee Visitors (SDV) is an independent charity providing social, emotional and practical support to immigration detainees in Scotland, mainly in Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre. SDV volunteers visit Dungavel twice a week on Monday and Thursday evenings.
If you are detained, or know anyone who has been detained and would benefit from a visit, please contact the coordinator at coordinator@sdv.org.uk, or on 0141 248 9799.
Further Information Links
Legal Advice for People Who Are Detained by the Immigration Service
The 'MultiKulti' website explains your rights if you are taken into detention.
Help for Immigration Detainees (in English only)
Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) provides advice to immigration detainees about how they can challenge their detention.
We can't guarantee that all of the information linked to from this page is translated into your langauge. If you would like further help or information please contact Scottish Refugee Council on 0800 085 6087.