In a catalogue of concerns, inspectors revealed how escort vehicles with caged compartments were inappropriately used to transport children and that the average length of children's detention had increased, creating a detrimental effect on children and their families. Anne Owers made the comments in a report published last week. Yarl's Wood, near Bedford, is the main immigration centre for women and families and holds up to 405 people. Inspectors said that, while child welfare services had improved, they were "dismayed" to...