> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/mandatory-electronic-monitoring-for-those-facing-deportation.md). # Mandatory electronic monitoring for those facing deportation People in detention who have previous criminal convictions or who have engaged in behaviour considered “not conducive to the public good” may be liable to deportation. (see [ Removal, Return, and Deportation](/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/introduction.md) for the difference between being liable to removal and liable to deportation.) If someone is liable to deportation (this includes when the Home Office is simply considering whether to deport them), paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 requires the imposition of electronic monitoring except where that would be impractical or contrary to an individual’s Convention rights. A Judge has no power to disallow electronic monitoring conditions in respect of those liable to deportation. If a person detained has health conditions or other reasons as to why they should not be fitted with an electronic monitoring device, they should put this in writing to the Home Office, either in their bail application form or after release, and explain why it would be impractical or contrary to their Convention rights. If the Home Office refuses to remove the electronic monitoring condition notwithstanding the representations, individuals should seek the advice of a public law solicitor in relation to challenging the refusal via judicial review. Electronic monitoring is a highly intrusive bail condition that causes practical and emotional hardship. BID has documented this [here](< https://www.biduk.org/articles/805-bid-s-briefing-on-electronic-monitoring>) and [here](). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/mandatory-electronic-monitoring-for-those-facing-deportation.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.