Report published 7 August 2023
Tinsley House IRC
Type of inspection: Full unannounced inspection
Dates of inspection: 17 April – 5 May 2023
Summary of findings: Inspectors found Tinsley House to be a safe and respectful centre, where violence was rare. Facilities and access to services were generally satisfactory. Leadership was strong and provided good direction. There was a need to speed up processes and decision-making in relation to those facing removal, while also making sure there was better support for those detainees – more than half – who were ultimately released into the community.
Points to note: Custodial staff had limited understanding of adult safeguarding, modern slavery or the policy on adults at risk. Serco had made no adult safeguarding or modern slavery referrals in the last 12 months. In the same period, Home Office staff had made 39 modern slavery referrals.
Read the report: Tinsley House IRC