The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration monitors and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the immigration, asylum, nationality and customs functions carried out by the Home Secretary and by officials and others on their behalf. The Chief Inspector is a public appointee and independent from government; their reports are laid before Parliament. ICIBI is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office .
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration monitors and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the immigration, asylum, nationality and customs functions carried out by the Home Secretary and by officials and others on their behalf. The Chief Inspector is a public appointee and independent from government; their reports are laid before Parliament. ICIBI is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office .
Senior Staff
John Tuckett
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Latest Publications
Inspection report published: An inspection of Home Office management of contact with migrants who are without leave to enter or remain (September 2024 – February 2025)
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Inspection report published: An inspection of administrative reviews (April – August 2025)
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Inspection report published: An inspection of overstayers (March – October 2025)
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Inspection report published: An inspection of asylum casework (June – December 2025)
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Inspection report published: An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK (September 2025 – February 2026)
