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Business Plan 2026-27

Published:
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.

Derwentside IRC

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

Dungavel House IRC

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

Brook House Immigration Removal Centre

Published:
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

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

Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre

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

Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre

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

Business Plan 2025-26

Published:
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.

Brook House Immigration Removal Centre

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of Brook House Immigration Removal Centre by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5–22 August 2024)

Annual Report 2023-24

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