Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

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Role and remit review of ICIBI discontinued
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The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration expresses disappointment at decision not to proceed with the Windrush Lessons Learned Review’s Recommendation 10.

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced a re-inspection of Border Force’s management of Project Kraken at small seaports.

An inspection of Border Force insider threat
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The Chief Inspector anticipates reporting to the Home Secretary in March 2023.

This inspection identified shortcomings in the Rule 35 process, a vital safeguard for vulnerable detainees

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What we do
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 her behalf. The Chief Inspector is a public appointee and independent from government, his reports are laid before Parliament.
ICIBI is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office.
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Guidance and regulation
- ICIBI expectations for inspection
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
News and communications
See all news and communicationsResearch and statistics
- Third annual inspection of Adults at Risk Immigration Detention June to September 2022
- An inspection of the immigration system as it relates to the agricultural sector May to August 2022
Policy papers and consultations
See all policy papers and consultationsTransparency and freedom of information releases
- ICIBI Inspection Plan 2022-23
- Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, Annual Report 2020 to 2021
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Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Clive House
70 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EX
United Kingdom
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+443000 720128
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Please note the Chief Inspector and his staff are not part of the Home Office or the UK Immigration or customs system and cannot give advice or assistance on any immigration or customs issue or application. We are not able to advise of any direct contact details for the Home Office other than the general contact number of 020 7035 4848.
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