World · 10 June 2026
Officers told: England badges could intimidate migrants
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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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