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Annex H: request for translation (accessible version)

Updated 3 July 2026

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If you have difficulties in understanding the complaints documentation that you have been given, you can speak to staff at the Immigration Removal Centre, Short-Term Holding Facility or whilst on escort to help you.

You may also request for the documentation to be translated into a language that you understand. Requesting a translation will not impact the outcome of your complaint. Translations can take longer to be provided to you depending on the language requested and the availability of translators but should be no more than 3 additional working days.

If you wish for the:

  • 2-Day Acknowledgement letter
  • Interim Response
  • Final Response

to be translated, please complete the details below:

  1. Complaint reference number (this will be in the acknowledgment letter):

  2. I would like the response to my complaint to be translated into (confirm language):

  3. Name (first name and surname):

  4. Date (DD/MM/YYYY):

  5. CEPR or Home Office reference number:

  6. IRC location (where you are currently located):

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