Brook House

Brook House is an immigration detention center located near Gatwick Airport in the UK. It is currently newsworthy due to a significant increase in serious incidents reported within the facility. A recent watchdog report revealed a sevenfold increase in such incidents from 2023 to 2024, including large-scale protests and instances of detainees attempting self-harm by jumping onto anti-suicide netting. These incidents are linked to the UK's controversial "one in, one out" scheme with France, which has triggered protests by asylum seekers held at Brook House and other detention centers. The protests involve over 100 asylum seekers and have been met with riot police, dogs, and teargas. The situation highlights concerns about the conditions and treatment of asylum seekers within UK immigration detention centers and the impact of government policies on their well-being.