Detention (by type): Immigration removal centres

Women’s experience of immigration detention by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, June 2026

Annual Report, 2025-26, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales

This business plan describes our planned work for the coming year under our strategic objectives. The plan sets out HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ mandate and values.

Report on an unannounced inspection of Derwentside IRC by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 15 September – 3 October 2025.

Report on an unannounced inspection of Dungavel House IRC by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 18–21 August and 1–4 September 2025.

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

Annual Report, 2024-25, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales

Report on an unannounced inspection of Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre by HM Inspector of Prisons (20 January – 6 February 2025).

Report on an independent review of progress at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre by HM Inspector of Prisons (17-19 February 2025).

This business plan describes our planned work for the coming year under our strategic objectives. The plan sets out HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ mandate and values.