Consultation on the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) oversight of Border and Immigration Agency incidents and complaints
In 2005, Home Office Ministers stated that if immigration officers were exercising "police-like powers" independently of the police then they should be subject to the same level of independent scrutiny as other law enforcement agencies.
Section 41 of the Police and Justice Act 2006, gave a new power to the Secretary of State to confer functions on the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) in relation to the exercise of enforcement functions by officers involved with immigration and asylum.
This consultation sought views on the proposed content of regulations (to be made under section 41) which will empower the IPCC to investigate serious complaints, incidents and conduct matters arising in England and Wales relating to the use of police-like powers by immigration officers and officials of the Secretary of State.
The consultation ended on 17 October 2007.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (Immigration and Asylum Enforcement Functions) Regulations 2008 is published on the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website.
Last Updated: 08 February 2008
Index
- Consultation document - IPCC oversight of Border and Immigration Agency incidents and complaints (247K opens in a new window)
- Analysis of responses - IPCC oversight of Border and Immigration Agency incidents and complaints (167K opens in a new window)
- Response proforma - IPCC oversight of Border and Immigration Agency incidents and complaints (114K opens in a new window)
- Government policy statement - IPCC oversight of Border and Immigration Agency incidents and complaints (170K opens in a new window)