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Pandemic at Pentonville: confinement in inhumane conditions necessary to save many lives
Most prisoners have had to spend 23 hours a day with a cell mate in a 12×8 feet cell. Pentonville IMB in their Annual Report (April 2020 – March 2021) commend the Governor and staff for the hard work and personal commitment they showed in doing a tough job in the toughest of times. The … Read more >
Hull 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Hull is now published.
Styal 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Sytal is now published.
Preston 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Preston is now published.
IMB National Chair welcomes Zahid Mubarek Trust report on monitoring equalities
The National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards, Dame Anne Owers, has welcomed a report published today by the Zahid Mubarek Trust on the way Independent Monitoring Boards in prisons report on their findings on equalities. The report focuses on findings in relation to race and ethnicity in the equality and diversity sections of IMB … Read more >
HMP Swaleside – focussing on safety and respect
In their annual report for 2020-21, the IMB at HMP Swaleside highlights the following: Staff and residents working together to counter COVID effects Violence and self-harm indicators still improving despite a late upturn Much more effective maintenance of the fabric and equipment of the prison Excellent processes in place to address the most challenging … Read more >
North Sea Camp 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for North Sea Camp is now published.
Thorn Cross 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Thorn Cross is now published.
HMP/YOI Rochester provides a safe and decent environment for prisoners. It has successfully managed to limit the impact of the Covid-19 virus during lockdown.
In its 2020/21 Annual Report published today, the Rochester Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) – made up of volunteers appointed by ministers to ensure prisoners are treated humanely – notes that: HMP & YOI Rochester continues to provide a safe and decent environment for prisoners as resources permit. The necessary restrictive regime required to limit … Read more >
HMP Send prisoners’ rehabilitation hindered
Prisoners have spent up to 23 hours a day in their cells during the coronavirus lockdown. The impact of this will be far reaching for mental health and family ties, both of which are vital for reintegration into society. In its annual report covering the year ending 31st March 2021, the Independent Monitoring Board states: … Read more >