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- 1 2 Taylor, Charlie (2021). Report on an unannounced inspection of the residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester Airport and Yarl's Wood by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (PDF) (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ Scheerhout, John (12 June 2018). "What goes on behind the doors of an immigration removal centre". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. Media. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ "Rallies planned outside detention centres in solidarity with those locked up ahead of Rwanda flights". Big Issue. The Big Issue Limited. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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