Home secretary Yvette Cooper has been urged to reconsider plans to reopen two immigration detention centres, which have a history of abuse and neglect. Charities argue that the government should focus on more humane immigration policies.
Detention capacity will be increased by 290 beds across the two sites, despite widespread condemnation. Critics point to rising self-harm rates and inadequate support for detainees as key issues in the current system.
Charity Detention Action emphasizes that immigration detention centres are 'hidden spaces' where individuals face isolation, inadequate medical care, and limited access to legal support.
Reports highlight that many detainees are later released or granted permission to remain in the UK, questioning the necessity and ethics behind the proposed reopening of these facilities.
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