Detention Action and Nottingham and Notts Refugee Forum are holding a public meeting on 22nd June 2011, to mark the opening of the new Morton Hall Immigration Removal Centre.

The opening of Morton Hall brings the capacity of the UK detention estate up to 3,248.  The decision of the UKBA to press on with its opening, despite budget cuts from the Spending Review, demonstrates the government's determination to continue to detain large numbers of migrants for long periods, despite evidence of the dysfunctional current use of detention.

The meeting will enable people in the area to share ideas and expertise for both for supporting people held in Morton Hall and for campaigning against the expansion of detention.  Given the location of Morton Hall, people detained there are likely to be particularly isolated and have difficulty getting essential legal advice and support.

Jerome Phelps of Detention Action will speak about the indefinite detention of migrants who cannot be deported.  Migrants are routinely held for periods of years, far in excess of the 28 days allowed for terror suspects.

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Emma Ginn of Medical Justice will speak about the need for local doctors to help detainees to challenge inadequate healthcare and document their health issues.

The meeting will be:
Wednesday 22nd June, 6pm
The Square Centre
Alfred St North
Nottingham

All welcome.