Detention (by type): Short-term holding facilities

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

Report on an unannounced inspection of short-term holding facilities managed by Border Force by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 7 – 15 April 2026

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 short-term holding facilities in Immigration reporting centres by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20 - 29 October 2025)

Report on an unannounced inspection of the residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester and Swinderby (7–11 July 2025)

Annual Report, 2024-25, 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 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