> 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/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance.md).

# Detention Policy and Guidance

- [Overview and Sources](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/overview-and-sources.md)
- [Detention General Instructions](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-general-instructions.md)
- [Detention Centre and Short-Term Holding Facility Rules](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-centre-and-short-term-holding-facility-rules.md)
- [Detention Operating Standards](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-operating-standards.md)
- [Detention Service Orders](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-service-orders.md)
- [Prison Service Instructions & Probation Orders](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/prison-service-instructions-and-probation-orders.md)
- [Home Office Policy and Guidance](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/home-office-policy-and-guidance.md)
- [What can visitors do?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/what-can-visitors-do.md)