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Potential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.
Experts on comparative international healthcare provision are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025.
Inspection report on Home Office country of origin information on Turkey and Vietnam (February 2025)
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This report covers reviews of selected Home Office country information on Turkey and Vietnam that the IAGCI considered at its meeting on 13 February 2025.
This inspection examined the Border Force operation to deter and detect clandestine entrants at the juxtaposed controls in northern France (Calais, Coquelles, and Dunkerque), focusing on how efficiently and effectively staff resources and detection techniques are used and on Border Force’s engagement with security contractors, port and transport operators, and the French authorities.
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The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration monitors and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the immigration, asylum, nationality and customs functions carried out by the Home Secretary and by officials and others on their behalf. The Chief Inspector is a public appointee and independent from government; their reports are laid before Parliament.
ICIBI is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office.
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Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
3rd Floor
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Farringdon
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EC1N 8TE
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Farringdon
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EC1N 8TE
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