Last-minute deportation decisions by the Home Office are endangering public safety, according to a report by Charlie Taylor, Chief Inspector of Prisons. He highlighted that “high-risk” foreign offenders are being released without adequate safeguards. Following an inspection of HMP Maidstone, Mr Taylor noted that staff often receive less than a week’s notice for releases, despite a requirement for 30 days. This lack of planning increases the risk of dangerous criminals being freed instead of deported. He warned: “Late Home Office deportation decisions undermine effective planning.”
