Haslar holds those detained by the UK Borders Agency while their eligibility to remain in the UK is considered and whilst removal or deportation processes are carried out. Haslar became a Removal Centre in 1989 and began operating under Detention Centre rules in February 2002. The Centre is run by HM Prison Service for the UK Borders Agency.

Address:

2 Dolphin Way
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 2AW

Tel: 023 92 604000
Fax: 023 92 604001

Manager: Mr Paul Millett

Operational capacity: 160 as of 3rd January 2008

Accommodation: 6 spurs (sized from 10 beds to 37 beds) divided into rooms of 1, 2 or 3 beds.

Reception criteria: Persons are allocated to Haslar by the UK Borders and Immigration Agency, in line with agreed criteria.