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Brook House Immigration Removal Centre

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Brook House IRC (2025) web) (PDF, 830.6 KB)

Report on an independent review of progress at Brook House IRC by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 29–31 July 2025.

What we found

Investment in the number and capability of staff had paid dividends; and detainees were positive about the way they were treated. Investment in redecoration and refurbishment was evident, with improvements to the library particularly striking, although the Centre still resembled a prison. Progress had been made in tackling the ingress of drugs; and levels of violence – although still too high – had stabilised.

Points to note: Despite some commendable progress since the inspection in July 2024, more needed to be done in areas including support for vulnerable detainees and the routine use of handcuffing for external escorts.