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An inspection of contingency asylum accommodation for families with children in Northern Ireland
In line with his 2023-24 inspection plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of contingency asylum accommodation for families with children in Northern Ireland.
The inspection will examine:
- key safeguarding concerns
- provider compliance with requirements of the contract and supporting guidance and standards relating to safeguarding
- sharing and reporting of safeguarding data and information
- Home Office governance and assurance processes for safeguarding
Within this context, the team will also consider the progress of the implementation of the recommendations from the 2021 ICIBI inspection of contingency asylum accommodation.
David Neal, Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, 19 May 2023.