Our values

Our values are:

• Independence, impartiality and integrity are the foundations of our work.
• The experience of the detainee is at the heart of our inspections.
• Respect for human rights underpins our expectations.
• We embrace diversity and are committed to pursuing equality of outcomes for all.
• We believe in the capacity of both individuals and organisations to change and improve, and that we have a part to play in initiating and encouraging change.

Our business plans describe in detail how we enact our values through our work. As an inspectorate, we aim to be:

• independent
• influential
• accountable
• capable
• collaborative

All our work falls under one of these five themes. You can read more about how we practise our values in our most recent business plan.