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The experience of immigration detainees in prisons

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Thematic review - The experience of immigration detainees in prisons (PDF, 310.5 KB)

Short thematic review of the experience of immigration detainees in prisons by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (September 2022)

For this thematic review we aimed to assess: • What immigration detainees thought about their experiences in prison, including whether they felt safe and respected, and how helpful they found any available support. • How promptly immigration detainees' cases were progressed during the time they were in custody. • How effectively vulnerability was identified among immigration detainees, and how well safeguarding processes worked. • The robustness of the arrangements for immigration detainees in prison to access due process, including contact with the Home Office and legal representation. • The extent and nature of the support services that are available to help detainees held in prisons.

Action plan

HM Prison and Probation Service Action Plan – The experience of immigration detainees in prisons
(PDF, 209 KB)
HM Prison and Probation Service 12 month and final Action Plan – The experience of immigration detainees in prisons
(PDF, 221 KB)

Service improvement plan

Home Office Service Improvement Plan – The experience of immigration detainees in prisons
(PDF, 206 KB)