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ICIBI Inspection Plan 2026-27
The Independent Chief Inspector has published his Inspection Plan for 2026-27.

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Call for evidence: An inspection of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys to submit evidence for the inspection.

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Inspection announcement: An inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System programme
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the benefits arising from, and enabled by, the Future Border and Immigration System (FBIS) programme.

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Inspection report published: An inspection of General Maritime (October 2024 – February 2025)
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on General Maritime following its publication.

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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.
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