At present detainees can be held indefinitely in some Member States, including the UK (Ireland has a maximum of 8 weeks), but the directive lays down a maximum period of custody of six months, which can be extended by a further 12 months in certain cases.
Vairākums deputātu noraidīja PSE grupas priekšlikumu, kas paredzēja, ka maksimālais termiņš ir 3 mēneši, un izņēmuma kārtā to pagarinātu par vēl 3.