IMB members are independent, unpaid and work an average of 3-4 visits per month. Their role is to monitor the day-to-day life in their local prison or removal centre and ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. To see a map of prison establishments use the Prison Finder
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Inside every prison, immigration removal centre and some short term holding facilities at airports, there is an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) – a group of ordinary members of the public doing an extraordinary job.
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IMB Lincoln 2018/19 annual report published
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Lincoln has today published its annual report for the period 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2019. Every prison has an IMB attached to it whose role is to ensure that proper standards of care and decency for prisoners are maintained. The Board’s Chair, Norma Krawiec, says, “The … Read more >
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HMP/YOI Norwich: Complex prisoner needs and overstretched staff an increasing conundrum say independent monitors
Overstretched staff strive daily to keep prisoners safe in decent surroundings Many men requiring help are insufficiently supported as a consequence of deficits in services provided within the community, which can unfairly result in those with complex needs and mental illness ending up in prison. And the sheer number of prisoners needing professional help forces … Read more >
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Positive changes as staffing levels rise but drugs still ‘problematic’ says IMB at HMP Highpoint
In its 2018 annual report published today, the Highpoint Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) – made up of volunteers appointed by Ministers to ensure prisoners are treated humanely – notes that: there has been a substantial rise in staffing levels, which has had a positive impact on the regime the prison has a strong commitment towards humane … Read more >