IRC inspection · Immigration Removal Centre
Derwentside IRC
Facility type Immigration Removal Centre
Inspected 15 September 2025
Published 6 January 2026
Inspection type Unannounced
Function IRC
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Scores describe this inspection. Change labels compare with the previous recorded inspection; recommendation achievement counts are the inspectorate’s recorded figures.
Healthy establishment scores
The inspectorate's scores, on the HMIP 4-point scale.
| Domain | Score | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 4 | 4 - Good | Unchanged |
| Respect | 4 | 4 - Good | Unchanged |
| Activities | 4 | 4 - Good | Unchanged |
| Removal preparation | 4 | 4 - Good | Unchanged |
Key concerns and recommendations
Priority concerns 1
Total raised 15
Achievement rate 0%
Inspection history 2
| Date | Type | Safety | Respect | Activities | Removal preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2025 (this inspection) | Unannounced | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 Aug 2022 | Unannounced | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |