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Investigation reveals catalogue of racism, excessive force and violence by immigration centre staff
Demonstrators at a removal centre at Gatwick protest against plans to send migrants to Rwanda, June 12, 2022
AN INVESTIGATION into the treatment of immigrants and asylum-seekers by private custody staff in immigration custody centres has exposed a catalogue of racism, excessive force and violence.
In one instance, a mentally unwell 14-year-old boy who had crossed the Channel was kicked in the head.
Another 14-year-old boy was repeatedly kneed in the head.
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