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The Home Secretary has officially confirmed John Tuckett as the government’s preferred candidate for the prestigious position of Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI).
Since July 2019, John Tuckett has served as the Immigration Services Commissioner, bringing decades of leadership expertise from the public sector, including defence, healthcare, and government services. His career spans over 30 years and is marked by his ability to drive transformative organisational change.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Tuckett served as Chief Executive of the Marine Management Organisation and held various senior roles across government departments. Notably, he led the integration of the Prison and Probation Services during his tenure at the Home Office.
Beginning his career in the Royal Navy as an executive officer specialising in submarine command, Mr. Tuckett's professional journey reflects a deep commitment to public service and operational excellence.
The ICIBI plays a pivotal role in monitoring and reporting on the efficiency and effectiveness of the UK’s border, immigration, and citizenship systems. Tasked with making evidence-based recommendations for improvement, the ICIBI reports directly to the Home Secretary to ensure transparency and accountability.
Seema Malhotra, Minister for Migration and Citizenship, expressed strong support for Mr. Tuckett’s nomination:
“John Tuckett brings exceptional experience in public service leadership and organisational transformation, which will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our borders and immigration system. His track record of delivering complex change programmes across government, combined with his current role as Immigration Services Commissioner, makes him ideally suited to take on this crucial independent oversight role at an important time for our border security.”
Mr. Tuckett’s recommendation follows a rigorous recruitment process aligned with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. A pre-appointment hearing will be conducted by the Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC), an essential step in evaluating significant public appointments made by ministers.
If approved, John Tuckett will succeed David Bolt, who has been serving as interim ICIBI since June 3, 2024. Following the hearing, HASC will provide recommendations, which the government will consider before finalising the appointment.
This appointment comes amidst the government’s ambitious Plan for Change, which seeks to overhaul the UK’s immigration system. The plan aims to streamline processes, reinforce border security, and ensure faster, more efficient handling of applications while maintaining stringent security protocols.
John Tuckett’s extensive experience and leadership acumen are expected to play a crucial role in achieving these goals, further enhancing the UK’s border and immigration framework.
For more updates on the appointment process and other immigration developments, stay tuned to Worldwide Immigration.
