General · 10 June 2026
Officers told: England badges could intimidate migrants
It's about making sure detained migrants don't feel intimidated by staff wearing England badges, especially with the World Cup starting. An Independent Monitoring Board report raised concerns after staff at a short-term holding facility were seen with flags on their uniforms. They said it risked perceptions of bias and professional standards, given recent anti-immigration protests.
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