Anne Owers said: "Overall, this is a deeply depressing report. Provision across a number of areas at Tinsley House had deteriorated since our last visit. In particular, the arrangements for children and single women were now wholly unacceptable and required urgent action by G4S and UKBA. It is also disappointing that the opening of the neighbouring Brook House had not led to a more thoughtful and rational approach to the use of Tinsley House. Instead, Tinsley House has become almost an afterthought, housing some poorly cared for children and a small number of scared and isolated single women. This is more than a missed opportunity -  it is a wholly unacceptable state of affairs. "

*** An incident where apparently unnecessary force had been used on children while removing a family

*** No progress in childcare or child protection arrangements; parents were worried about their children's safety in a largely adult male environment

*** Childcare and education had deteriorated, and children had limited access to fresh air

*** The small number of single women felt intimidated and rarely left their rooms

*** Unprofessional conduct by some overseas escort contractors

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