Independent report
A re-inspection of ePassport gates (May 2023)
This reinspection sought to examine the effectiveness of ePassport gates at three ports of entry through onsite observations, and in that context, assess progress against recommendations made in the ICIBI’s report ‘An inspection of e-Passport gates (June 2020 – January 2021)’.
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Details
Inspectors:
- conducted a familiarisation meeting with the Home Office on 4 April 2023
- submitted a limited request for evidence on 24 April 2023
- analysed 12 pieces of evidence submitted by the Home Office
- conducted observations at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 on 2 May, London Luton Airport on 3 May, and London Stansted Airport on 11 May 2023
- met with Border Force managers and Border Force staff at each site
- held meetings with all three port operators
- held a debrief session with Border Force senior leaders at each site following observations