Number of detainees on/been on Isolation wing at IOM Prison

Summary

The requester asked for statistics on detainees passing through and currently remaining on the IOM Prison Isolation wing introduced in March 2020. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed that all requested information was sent, though the specific numerical data is not included in the provided text.

Key Facts

• The IOM Prison introduced an Isolation wing in March 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis.
• New detainees were required to stay on the Isolation wing for up to 14 days.
• The Freedom of Information request was received on 4 May 2020.
• The authority responded on 14 May 2020 stating all information was sent.
• The response letter contains standard procedural information regarding internal reviews and appeals.

Data Disclosed

• March 2020
• 14 days
• 4 May 2020
• 14 May 2020
• 1281045

Original Request

Since IOM Prison introduced its Isolation wing in March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus crisis, requiring all new detainees to stay on the Isolation wing for up to 14 days : 1. How many detainees have passed through the Isolation wing since March 2020 i.e. have been on the Isolation wing then moved off to another wing or been released from custody sentence served? 2. How many persons remain on the Isolation wing at the current time? Thank you

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive's Office DHA Headquarters Tromode, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 5AP

Telephone: (01624) 694313 Fax: (01624) 621298 Web address: www.gov.im/dha Email: GeneralEnquiries.DHA@dha.gov.im

Our ref: 1281045 14 May 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 4 May 2020 and which states:

"Since IOM Prison introduced its Isolation wing in March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus crisis, requiring all new detainees to stay on the Isolation wing for up to 14 days:

Please quote the reference number 1281045 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely