Immigration officers placed in 25 local authorities by Home Office, FoI reveals

Embedded officials can pass the details of undocumented people to immigration enforcement

The Home Office has placed immigration officers in child social services and dozens of other local authority departments, in an arrangement that has raised concerns about the ability of the most vulnerable to seek support, the Guardian can reveal.

The officers are part of an enhanced checking service" that includes providing information about people's right to work and their eligibility for council services. The embedded official can also pass the details of undocumented people to immigration enforcement officers.