Review E Wing suitability for vulnerable detainees
The Home Office and the current operator of Brook House must keep under review the appropriateness of the multi-purpose use of E Wing, particularly in relation to its suitability as a location to detain vulnerable people.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted in Part
Response
Accepted in PartThe government stated the multi-purpose use of Eden Wing at Brook House is under consideration, and learning would be applied across the estate.
Progress Timeline
Angela Eagle, Written PQ 23170 (15 January 2025): 'Due for closure by end of January 2025.'
Published Evidence
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Inquiry Chair Kate Eves described government response as "inadequate" and called for a "reset" with the new government. Warned abuse "becomes a question of when, not if" it happens again.
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In September 2024, Kate Eves told Channel 4 News she was "disappointed with what I see as an inadequate response by the former government to an important report." She noted the inquiry cost about £20 million over four years. Home Office lawyers had argued her "recommendations are not binding."