Detention (by type): Short-term holding facilities

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 the UK short-term holding facilities at France – UK Borders by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons accompanied by the Contrôleur Général des Lieux de Privation de Liberté (4–6 November 2024)

Report on an unannounced inspection of the short-term holding facilities at Western Jet Foil, Manston and Kent Intake Units by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (1–12 July 2024)

Annual Report, 2023-24, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales

Report on an inspection of non-residential airport and seaport short-term holding facilities (STHFs) managed by Mitie Care and Custody by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–26 January 2024)

This Annual Report (8 MB), from Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor, covers 83 inspection reports, independent reviews of progress and thematic reports published between April 2022 and the end of March 2023.

Report on an unannounced inspection of short-term holding facilities at Western Jet Foil, Manston and Kent Intake Unit by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 January – 17 February 2023)

Report on an unannounced inspection of short-term holding facilities managed by Border Force by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (9–20 January 2023)

Report on an unannounced inspection of the short-term holding facilities at Western Jet Foil, Lydd Airport and Manston by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (25–28 July 2022)

This Annual Report, from Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor, covers 63 inspection, scrutiny visit and thematic reports published between April 2021 and the end of March 2022.