detainees

April 18, 2019

Uneven progress found at Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre since last inspection

Some of the most vociferous critics of the prison-like feel of the centre were the staff who worked there and who, on the whole, did a very good job of looking after detainees with decency and care.
March 15, 2019

High Court suspends policy of removing migrants from the UK without warning

The Home Office removals policy enabling it to refuse a migrant’s case and forcibly remove them from the UK within hours has been suspended by a High Court judge.
January 28, 2019

Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre inspection report

The Inspector found it 'hard to fathom' why a stroke victim in need of social care had been held in the centre.
December 3, 2018

Inspection report on escorted immigration removal flight to Nigeria and Ghana

The Inspector identified a more proportionate use of force as one area of improvement.
November 19, 2018

Dungavel House IRC found to provide high-quality care but to lack investment

Staff have an ingrained sense of repect and a committment to Scottish hospitality.
November 18, 2018

Police custody in Merseyside 'a mix of positive aspects and some key concerns'

Most staff were empathetic and respectful, but the force did not comply with PACE in several areas.
November 15, 2018

CIA report raises new questions about UK involvement in torture

The report,written by a CIA medical officer was released under Judge’s orders to the American Civil Liberties Union.
October 31, 2018

Death in immigration detention: CPS reverses decision to prosecute

A Ghanaian man was held in cellular confinement for six days without any clothing or bedding or a mattress.
October 27, 2018

Environmentalists in Iran could face death penalty

Iranian authorities have issued indictments against eight detained environmental activists that could lead to the death penalty.
September 12, 2018

European Court decision in 'hooded men' case a bitter blow, says Amnesty

The detained 'hooded men' were interned in 1971, and subjected to sustained interrogation by the British Army and Royal Ulster Constabulary.