Articles tagged with: Independent chief inspector of borders and immigration
Ex-immigration watchdog warns his sacking has put inspection work 'in limbo'
28 Feb HR
Ex-immigration watchdog warns his sacking has put inspection work 'in limbo'
Former chief inspector for borders and immigration David Neal says he was sacked for "doing his job"
Immigration watchdog sacked over claims about border failings
21 Feb HR
Immigration watchdog sacked over claims about border failings
Home Office says James Cleverly lost confidence in independent inspector David Neal
Home Office vetoes MPs' request to attend immigration inspection
29 Nov 2023 Justice & Home Affairs
Home Office vetoes MPs' request to attend immigration inspection
Request to accompany borders watchdog was denied to "preserve the independence of the inspectorate", select committee told
Low pay at Border Force creates 'breeding ground' for corruption, watchdog says
08 Sep 2023 Security & Defence
Low pay at Border Force creates 'breeding ground' for corruption, watchdog says
Report also flags ‘confused’ leadership structures, unclear accountability and poor morale as concerns
Home Office U-turns on Windrush inquiry recommendations
27 Jan 2023 Justice & Home Affairs
Home Office U-turns on Windrush inquiry recommendations
Suella Braverman drops three measures government was previously expected to implement
Home Office under pressure over 'wretched' conditions at Manston asylum centre
31 Oct 2022 Justice & Home Affairs
Home Office under pressure over 'wretched' conditions at Manston asylum centre
Immigration watchdog said he was "speechless" after visiting centre that is at double its capacity
Home Office's continued delays to inspection reports 'devalues the purpose of independent oversight'
21 Jul 2022 Justice & Home Affairs
Home Office's continued delays to inspection reports 'devalues the purpose of independent oversight'
Immigration inspector David Neal says Home Office has only published two of his 12 reports on time
Home Office 'failing to keep on top of asylum cases' as children wait 550 days for decisions
25 Nov 2021 HR
Home Office 'failing to keep on top of asylum cases' as children wait 550 days for decisions
Inspectors find "no evidence of any case type being prioritised"
Immigration watchdog sets out inspection plan as report calls barracks asylum housing 'dispiriting' and 'dirty'
28 Jul 2021 Justice & Home Affairs
Immigration watchdog sets out inspection plan as report calls barracks asylum housing 'dispiriting' and 'dirty'
Latest inspection report says Home Office was "too hands-off" in managing Napier and Penally accommodation
Immigration watchdog launches hiring drive as ex-inspector says understaffing a 'nightmare'
09 Jun 2021 HR
Immigration watchdog launches hiring drive as ex-inspector says understaffing a 'nightmare'
Up to 14 jobs on offer as chief inspector begins new programme of work
Next immigration watchdog appointed despite opposition from MPs
16 Mar 2021 HR
Next immigration watchdog appointed despite opposition from MPs
Home affairs committee refused to endorse David Neal, citing "insufficiently robust" recruitment process
Home Office urged to improve 'disjointed' work on modern slavery
08 Mar 2021 Justice & Home Affairs
Home Office urged to improve 'disjointed' work on modern slavery
Immigration inspector finds "little evidence of a plan" to address flaws in work
MPs refuse to endorse Home Office pick for next immigration watchdog
26 Feb 2021 HR
MPs refuse to endorse Home Office pick for next immigration watchdog
Despite an "impressive CV", panel says former army officer may not have the skills required for ICIBI role
Immigration watchdog's term extended again, six months into recruitment for successor
10 Nov 2020 HR
Immigration watchdog's term extended again, six months into recruitment for successor
Home secretary Priti Patel says move will "prevent a gap" in scrutiny of her department's work
Delays to inspection reports 'undermines' immigration watchdog's work, Home Office told
14 Sep 2020 Justice & Home Affairs
Delays to inspection reports 'undermines' immigration watchdog's work, Home Office told
Outgoing chief inspector David Bolt says department's failure to publish transparency reports quickly undermine his credibility and influence
Watchdog calls for evidence on how e-passport gates have affected people's ability to prove immigration status
11 Aug 2020 Digital, Data & Technology
Watchdog calls for evidence on how e-passport gates have affected people's ability to prove immigration status
David Bolt's e-gates inspection will look at how visa-free entry to the UK has affected people's ability to demonstrate they have a right to be in the UK and access services