Research and policy | Bail for Immigration Detainees

BID’s research & policy work focuses on challenging the policies & practices of immigration detention with the overall aim of securing a complete end to immigration detention. Below you will find links to BID's publications & research reports. In addition to these, we regularly feature research & policy-related stories such as consultation responses in the news section of our website which can be browsed using the button below.

Research & Policy News

BID Research Reports BID has carried out a wide range of research on different aspects of immigration detention policy and practice since its inception.

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BID Legal Advice Surveys BID carries out six-monthly surveys of immigration detainees' access to legal advice.

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BID Annual reports Every January, BID produces an annual report. These reports can be viewed online or downloaded in PDF format.

Illegal Migration Act Read our briefings about the Illegal Migration Act

Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) is a registered Charity No. 1077187. Registered in England as a Limited Company No. 03803669. Accredited by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner Ref. No. N200100147. We are a member of the Fundraising Regulator, committed to best practice in fundraising and follow the standards for fundraising as set out in the Code of Fundraising Practice.