Sevenfold increase in serious incidents at UK immigration detention centre, report finds

• A report from the independent monitoring board has revealed a sevenfold increase in serious incidents at the UK immigration detention centre near Gatwick airport, with incidents rising from four in 2023 to 28 in 2024. The incidents included large protests and individuals jumping onto anti-suicide netting, prompting the National Tactical Response Group to intervene on 12 occasions.
• This significant rise in serious incidents raises concerns about the management and safety protocols at the Gatwick immigration removal centre, highlighting potential issues within the facility operated by Serco and the broader implications for immigration detention practices in the UK.

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