Colnbrook immigration removal centre is the most secure removal centre within the UKBA estate. It has been built to category B prison standard. It is located close to London Heathrow Airport and was opened August 2004. The short term holding facility is used by UK Border Agency enforcement units to reduce reliance on police facilities and to provide a short term assessment/induction facility prior to moving to a main centre. It is used by both adult males and females.
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