http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/409/article/32The Short-term Holding Facility Rules 2018texttext/xmlenIMMIGRATIONStatute Law Database2023-03-08Expert Participation2023-01-05 Short-term holding facilities are places either used solely for the detention of immigration detainees for a period of not more than seven days (or, in the case of a holding room, for a period of not more than 24 hours unless a longer period is authorised) or used for the detention of immigration detainees for not more than seven days or for such other period as may be prescribed and for other persons for any period. These Rules make provision for the regulation and management of short-term holding facilities, including the treatment of detained persons and the conduct and duties of officers in the facility. The Rules provide for matters such as the admission and discharge of detained persons, their welfare, food, clothing, accommodation, recreation and religious observance, correspondence, visits, health care and any complaints they may wish to make, as well as the use of security measures such as powers of search. PART 3 321A health care professional at a short-term holding facility must report to the manager in relation to the case of any detained person whose health is likely to be injuriously affected by continued detention or any conditions of detention.2If a health care professional suspects a detained person of having suicidal intentions—athis must be reported to the manager;bthe detained person must be placed under special observation for so long as those suspicions remain, andca record of the detained person's treatment and condition must be kept throughout that time.3Where a health care professional has concerns that a detained person may have been a victim of torture this must be reported to the manager.4Where a report has been made under paragraphs (1), (2) or (3) the manager must send a copy of any relevant written reports to the Secretary of State promptly.5A health care professional must pay special attention to a detained person whose mental condition appears to require it and make any special arrangements which appear necessary for the detained person's supervision or care.6For the purposes of this rule, “torture” means any act by which a perpetrator intentionally inflicts severe pain or suffering on a victim in a situation in which—athe perpetrator has control (whether mental or physical) over the victim, andbas a result of that control, the victim is powerless to resist.