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Reports published 13 April

Published:

Escort and removals to France

Type of inspection: full inspection

Dates of inspection: 20–21 January 2026

Summary of findings: 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.

Read the report: Escort and removals to France