The Independent Police Complaints Commission of Border and Immigration Agency Complaints, Incidents and Misconduct

It is open to anyone – whether as an individual or representing an organisation – with an interest in this area to respond to this consultation document. Responses and comments on the issues raised in this paper are required by 17 October 2007.

Consultation paper
The consultation paper, regarding an independent oversight of Border and Immigration Agency complaints and incidents by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), seeks views from stakeholders and the public on how this oversight should be implemented. It sets out suggestions for how the IPCC and the Border and Immigration Agency may work together and proposes the precise remit of the IPCC. The aim is to allow for independent scrutiny of complaints and incidents involving immigration officers and officials using ‘police like powers’ in order to ensure their powers are being used appropriately and fairly, taking care to ensure the safety of the public. The proposed regulations will bring the Border and Immigration Agency in line with other enforcement agencies and allow a mechanism for constructive feedback to be introduced which in turn will assist continuous improvement.

Date of this publication: 26 July 2007

Download the Consultation document: consultation_document.pdf

Deadline for submissions: 17 October 2007

The consultation
1.6 Comments, opinions and suggestions gathered from this public consultation, will help finalise the detailed content of the proposed Border and Immigration Agency (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations which will then be laid before Parliament. This consultation paper outlines the exact remit of the IPCC and how in practical terms it will work with the Agency to ensure a speedy and effective conclusion to any matters.

How to respond

You can e-mail to:
ipccconsultation@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Alternatively you can write to:

IPCC Consultation
Border and Immigration Agency
Concorde Offices
PO Box 99
M90 3WW

1.8 Please include your name, a return address and whether you are responding on your own or as part of an organisation. A summary of the responses received will be published by the end of 2007 and will be made available on our website. Should you require a copy of this consultation paper in any other format, e.g. Braille, Large Font, or Audio, please contact the address above.

http://www.info4local.gov.uk/documents/consultations/384446

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