What we do
We offer support to people detained by the immigration service in Scotland and influence policy on detention.
Volunteer
We recruit visitors and other volunteers several times a year. Click here to check for opportunities!
Donate
We could not continue without donations from generous people like you. Whether it’s a one-off or a regular contribution, it all matters.
If you would like us to visit you in Dungavel, or are interested in our Life After Detention project, please contact Shirley at sdvcoordinator@sdv.org.uk
Latest News
What do the latest detention figures tell us? Posted Feb 22, 2018 By admin
In this blog, SDV Director, Kate Alexander, takes a look at the latest detention figures from the Home Office. She looks at the issues for
Dear Amber Rudd Posted Sep 25, 2017 By admin
On Tuesday 19 September, a Chinese man was found dead at Dungavel. On the same day, a man detained with him wrote an email about
“Boldly and without delay” or business as usual? Posted Aug 24, 2017 By admin
SDV director, Kate Alexander, looks at the latest detention figures In January 2016, Stephen Shaw’s report into the welfare in detention of vulnerable people called
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Oct
09
Test event
Time: 12:00AM
Location: Glasgow