Lord Judd asked Her Majesty’s Government:
What progress they have made in implementing the recommendations of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons on action to be taken at Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre, especially those relating to children.

The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal): My Lords, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons published the report of her inspection of the Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre on26 July. In line with the protocol agreed between the Immigration and Nationality Directorate and the chief inspector, an action plan has been drawn up to respond to the report’s 79 recommendations, of which 58 have been accepted, 15 accepted in principle or in part and six rejected.

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