Tag: south and west sthf
Immigration detention facilities may struggle with airport expansion
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for the South and West short-term holding facilities (STHFs) monitors and reports on the welfare of people in STHFs at Bristol and Cardiff airports, and Poole, Portsmouth and Newhaven seaports. The Board’s annual report (published 8 July 2025) highlights concerns around the lack of planning surrounding the expansion of Bristol airport and Home Office policy on the removal of prescribed medications.
South and West short term holding facilities 2024-25 annual report
Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board for South and West Short-Term Holding Facilities for reporting year 1 February 2024 – 31 January 2025.
South and West Short Term Holding Facilities 2023 -24 annual report
Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board for South and West Short-Term Holding Facilities for reporting year 1 February 2023 – 31 January 2024.