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Saturday 4 December 2010
Nick Clegg's message to CITIZENS UK on ending child detention
Nick Clegg made an announcement...
The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed that there is an announcement about "End of child detention". He appearde via videolink to members of Citizens UK's south London assembly on 2nd December.
Mr Clegg said: "I can confirm that the government will be making an announcement by Christmas on how we will end the detention of children for immigration purposes for good. It's a big culture change that puts the needs of children before sounding tough on immigration, but it's long overdue."
Clegg said that he wanted to ensure that "every family that comes into the immigration system is treated with respect".
He also added: "And where difficult decisions are needed over their future every possible avenue is explored with independent experts helping to ensure we uphold the welfare of the children involved."
Mr Clegg said: "I can confirm that the government will be making an announcement by Christmas on how we will end the detention of children for immigration purposes for good. It's a big culture change that puts the needs of children before sounding tough on immigration, but it's long overdue."
Clegg said that he wanted to ensure that "every family that comes into the immigration system is treated with respect".
He also added: "And where difficult decisions are needed over their future every possible avenue is explored with independent experts helping to ensure we uphold the welfare of the children involved."
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