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The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation following its publication.
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s role in managing high-harm foreign national offenders in the commu…
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Work Services Command.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on refusals at the border following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the asylum casework inspection report following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on overstayers following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on administrative reviews following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on contact management following its publication.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office pre-appeal review process to submit evidence for the inspection.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) conducted the annual stakeholder survey to collect views from stakeholders that have engaged with the inspectorate over the last year.
Potential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 8 June 2026.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation to su…
In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and developm…
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 …
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.
This 'work in progress' page has now been replaced by the ICIBI 'current inspections' page.
The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on General Maritime following its publication.
The Home Secretary has today announced John Tuckett's appointment as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI).
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2024-25 has been laid in Parliament.
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