Death of 26-Year-Old at Brook House Sparks Renewed Scrutiny

The man's death at the controversial immigration removal centre raises questions about ongoing issues of mistreatment and systemic failures.

The 26-year-old man's death occurred at Brook House, a detention centre near Gatwick Airport, managed by security firm Serco.
This incident follows a history of reported abuse and mistreatment at the centre, highlighted by a public inquiry identifying 19 incidents in 2017.
Critics, including Amnesty International and the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group, express concern over the centre's conditions and call for systemic reform.
Previous reports have described Brook House as having a toxic culture, with detainees facing violence, racism, and inadequate safeguards.
The UK government has been criticized for its inadequate response to recommendations aimed at improving conditions in immigration detention centres.