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  • Bullingdon 2018/19 annual report published

      Anti-violence measures are a step forward against rising attacks on staff and prisoners, says IMB Bullingdon   In their 2018-19 annual report, independent monitors highlight concerns about safety risks to staff and prisoners, for the fourth consecutive year.   Prisoner-on-prisoner assaults and those by prisoners against officers and staff have risen in the last … Read more >

  • Bronzefield 2018/19 annual report published today

    In the 2018/19 annual report published today, independent monitors at Bronzefield find that prisoners are treated fairly and with respect at Bronzefield where the quality of relationships between staff and the prisoners is high. The Board has particularly welcomed   the introduction of the key worker scheme and the development of a high quality programme for … Read more >

  • The Verne 2018/19 annual report published

     Monitors compliment the staff on what has been achieved in the first year of operation as a prison for men convicted of sexual offences. Monitors who oversee the treatment of prisoners view with approval the rehabilitative regime which has been established.  They commend the dedication and professionalism of the staff. In its annual report pulished … Read more >

  • Warren Hill 2018/19 annual report published

      IMB PRAISE ETHOS OF SMALL PRISON   In their 2018-19 annual report published today, monitors say that HMP Warren Hill works hard to enable all prison residents to live in a safe and constructive environment. Staff demonstrate a clear sense of purpose and dedication and offer a balance of challenge and support to residents. … Read more >

  • Hatfield 2018/19 annual report published

    The 2018/19 annual report of Hatfield IMB is now published

  • Immigration Detention Estate 2018 annual report published

    In the 2018 annual report independent monitors say that there are too many vulnerable people detained.  While there have been some improvements during the year, concern still remains Too many vulnerable people were detained during 2018, including those with pre-existing mental health concerns, whose mental health sharply deteriorated in detention. The indefinite nature of detention … Read more >

  • Kirklevington Grange 2018 annual report published

    The 2018 annual report for HMP Kirklevington Grange (PDF) is now published.

  • Wymott 2018/19 annual report published

    The 2018/19 annual report for HMP Wymott (PDF) is now published

  • Oakwood 2018/19 annual report published

    The report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Oakwood (PDF) near Wolverhampton highlights that for the year 2018/19 the Board concluded that prisoners at Oakwood were treated fairly, humanely and, on the whole, prepared well for release. The Board – consisting of volunteers appointed by ministers to check that prisoners are treated properly – … Read more >

  • Glasgow, Edinburgh and Larne airports (Short Term Holding Facilities) 2018 annual report published

    The 2018 annual report for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Larne airports (Short Term Holding Facilities) (PDF) is now published.