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Inspection of escort and removals to France

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Escort and removals to France January 2026 - inspection report (PDF, 279.5 KB)

What we found (Back to top)

Leaders promoted respectful and decent treatment of detainees and staff were briefed clearly. Interactions with detainees were professional, with no force used against them, and detainees could use toilets privately. Disembarkation in Paris was incident-free.

Points to note: Access to interpreting services, including digital tools, was limited.