31 May 2016
Emma Cullen
[FYI request #4084 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-1521
Dear Emma,
Thank you for your email of 30 May 2016 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
“I would like to request under the Official Information Act some information relating to
asylum seekers. I would like to request:
1) The number of asylum seekers currently being held in prison.
2) The age/gender/nationality of asylum seekers currently being held in prison.
3) The length of time each asylum seeker has been held in prison and what prison they are
located in.
4) The number of asylum seekers currently being held in detention (not living in the
community freely).
5) The age/gender/nationality of asylum seekers currently being held in detention.
6) The length of time each asylum seeker has been held in detention and where they are
located.
7) The stated reason(s) for each asylum seeker being held in prison/detention.
8) The number of asylum seeker applications for 2015, listed by country and
approved/declined decision.”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request, you may contact us via email at [MBIE request email] or
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your email was received on 30 May 2016 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Organisational Strategy and Support