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David Bolt is the current interim Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, who has held the interim role since 3 June 2024.[1] He previously served in the same role between 2015 and 2021.[2]
David Bolt | |
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| Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration | |
| In office 1 May 2015 – 21 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Vine |
| Succeeded by | David Neal |
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| Alma mater | University of East Anglia |
He graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BA in comparative literature and Russian language in 1976.[3] During his degree he spent time studying at Voronezh State University. A former MI5 officer, he previously held the positions of Deputy Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service, Executive Director of Intelligence at the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and Chief Executive of the International Federation of Spirits Producers.[4]
References
edit- ^ "John Tuckett named as preferred candidate for ICIBI role". GOV.UK. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "David Bolt". Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ "David Bolt". Linkedin. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Travis, Alan (10 February 2015). "Ex-MI5 officer appointed as immigration watchdog". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 November 2015.