C6.10 Time limit for detained claimant to confirm claim (01/10/1999)

1. If a detained person indicates that they wish to claim refugee status, they should generally be given 2 days in which to confirm their claim in writing in the prescribed manner (see C4.20).
2. This period of time may be shorter if the person is making a subsequent claim for refugee status (see C4.35) or if the person is to be interviewed without a written statement.
3. In setting a time limit for the detained person to confirm their claim, a refugee status officer must ensure that the person is given reasonable opportunity to exercise their right under regulation 4 of the Immigration (Refugee Processing) Regulations 1999 and (if applicable) section 140(4) of the Immigration Act 1987 (see C6.5) to contact:
   1. a lawyer; and/or
   2. a representative of the UNHCR; and/or
   3. a parent, guardian or responsible adult (if applicable).

Effective 01/10/1999