Home Office is Laying Foundations for an Improvement in the Quality of Immigration Performance Data, Says Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

The establishment of the Performance and Compliance Unit (PCU) has the potential to deliver an effective audit and assurance mechanism of immigration functions for the Home Office. However, the Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration said a further inspection, commissioned ... published May 5, 2013

Chief Inspector’s Inspection Plan 2013/14 Aims to Accelerate Improvement in the UK’s Border and Immigration Functions

Border security, the treatment of asylum seekers, and the interviewing of visa applicants overseas are just some of the areas featured in the Independent Chief Inspector of Border and Immigration’s Inspection Plan for 2013-14. The rigorous inspection plan, the first ... published April 24, 2013

All Security Checks are being Completed at Birmingham Airport, but there is Room for Improvement says Chief Inspector

Staff were carrying out all border security checks as required at Birmingham airport and demonstrated an excellent customer service ethos, found the Chief Inspector, John Vine, during his inspection. However, he was concerned to find the biometric chip reading facility ... published February 28, 2013