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Immigration reporting centres

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Inspection report - Immigration reporting centres (PDF, 2.3 MB)

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)

What we found (Back to top)

Staff showed a good level of care and understanding towards detainees, and this was particularly good at the Croydon holding facility. Overall, holding rooms were kept in suitable working order, but they showed signs of wear and tear.

Inspectors found the Home Office did not always appropriately identify and consider detainees’ vulnerabilities before deciding whether to detain them. In some of the cases in our sample, detention paperwork failed to specify known detainee vulnerabilities.

Points to note: There was insufficient health care provision for detainees, with no routine health screening and delays in access to medication.