27 June 2016
Emma Cullen
[FYI request #4084 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-1659
Dear Emma,
Thank you for your email of 26 June 2016 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
Thank you for the information provided thus far. I do question though how the answer to the
questions about the length of time each asylum seeker has been held in prison and detention
is matter of privacy. I believe it is a matter of public interest to how long asylum seekers are
held in prison or detention because of the effects to mental and physical health.
Could you please confirm
a)The length of time each asylum seeker has been held in prison since 2011
b) The length of time each asylum seeker has been held in detention since 2011
c) What number of people are deported after being in prison and detention since 2011
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 26 June 2016 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Organisational Strategy and Support