How to complain about assault in immigration removal centre

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Does anyone know the correct procedure for complaining that detention centre staff attacked one of the people in their care?
Bones were broken.

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Police

Why would staff prefer andomly arrack someone though? How did it happen op? Was it restraint?

That's so shocking.

This Guardian article mentions 2 law firms acting for detainees, and also that the Equalities Commission have been involved.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/11/home-office-agrees-inquiry-immigrant-abuse-claims-detainees-removal-centres

There must be more to this, was the person resisting?

I am sure you can report to the police but it will get brushed under the carpet

Also these guys might help
www.medicaljustice.org.uk/help-and-referrals/if-you-are-a-detainee/

For a female detainee, www.refugeewomen.co.uk

Official complaint forms are here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/handling-complaints-in-immigration-removal-centres
I would strongly strongly suggest that you seek help, back up and info before starting an official complaint.
Not that I'm suggesting an official complaint shouldn't be made: but it's likely to be more effective, and safer, if you've got support.

I'm horrified by what I'm reading about these places.
I hope things go well for you and the detainee concerned.

It might also be worth posting this in ' Legal'. Someone there might have better info.

Many people are restrained , and moved against their will, every day in this country; by police, psychiatric staff, special school staff, prison staff.

Done correctly, by trained staff, it absolutely does NOT result in broken bones. Minor injuries, yes, broken bones, no.

For people to jump to the conclusion that it must be the detainee's fault, or due to them 'resisting' just shows a complete lack of experience in restraint and how it should be carried out.
Victim blaming.

What is your role in the situation?

Friend/relative of the person who has the injury?
The person invlved?
Member of staff involved?
Member of staff not directly involved?

Word of mouth?

Depends on the position of who is reporting as regarding where to report to first .

I'm a friend (English born and resident, graduate job, secure, etc)

The detainee was released after receiving cursory medical attention. He hasn't received any documentation and doesn't know wtf is going on (his English isn't great).

He's v small, skinny, softly-spoken, mild-mannered. (he's got 'easy target' written all over him)

Thank you evidencebased, will check those links out.