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Campsfield Immigration Centre Reopens Amid Controversy and Protests

12/5/2025

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The Home Office confirmed Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre near Oxford would reopen after a £70 million refurbishment, amid protests.
Centre had been closed since 2018 due to riots and poor conditions.
It will increase the United Kingdom's detention capacity and speed up removal of illegal migrants.
It will initially house 160 detainees and expand to 400.
Critics including local MPs and charities say expanding detention facilities is inappropriate and harmful.

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The Home Office confirmed Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre near Oxford would reopen after a £70 million refurbishment, amid protests.
Centre had been closed since 2018 due to riots and poor conditions.
It will increase the United Kingdom's detention capacity and speed up removal of illegal migrants.
It will initially house 160 detainees and expand to 400.
Critics including local MPs and charities say expanding detention facilities is inappropriate and harmful.