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Understaffed and overstretched- HMP YOI Norwich weathers the storm
In their 2020-21 annual report published today, Independent Monitors at HMP Norwich highlight that staff worked tirelessly to contain the COVID-19 virus and look after their prisoners when it hit the establishment. The Board noted the following positives, as prison life was suddenly and unexpectedly made even tougher: As staff fell ill an “all hands … Read more >
The Mount 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for The Mount is now published.
Onley 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Onley is now published.
Lincoln 2020-21 annual report published
This annual report presents the findings of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Lincoln for the year 1 February 2020 to 31 January 2021. The Board continue to observe the activities of the Governor and his team as maintaining an effective “grip” of the key areas of prison life. We are pleased to note the … Read more >
A prison held in limbo
The 2020 annual report for the IMB at High Down, published today highlights the issues caused by the delayed transition from a category B local prison, to a C and the damaging cumulative impact on prisoners due to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. The Board noted the following: Uncertainty about the prison’s future role … Read more >
IMB Report highlights safe and humane conditions at the prison despite restrictions caused by the Covid 19 pandemic
In its 2020-21 annual report the IMB highlighted the difficulties of running a prison service at a time of a major pandemic. However, prisoners remained safe and Covid 19 cases were relatively few. But difficulties were highlighted including prisoners being locked in cells for 22 hours per day, the need for more mental health support … Read more >
Maidstone 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Maidstone is now published.
Kirklevington 2020 annual report published
The 2020 annual report for HMP Kirklevington is now published.
HMP Leicester remained safe and settled during 2020
HMP Leicester remained well managed, safe and settled during 2020. This is the conclusion of the Independent Monitoring Board, whose annual report for the 12 month period ending 31 January 2021 is now published. The Board describes the prompt response to the Covid-19 situation in March 2020 and the ongoing successful measures to contain the … Read more >
The secure temporary holding facilities at Gatwick, Stansted and Luton (GSL) Airports and Lunar House 2020 annual report published
The 2020 annual report for the secure temporary holding facilities at Gatwick, Stansted and Luton (GSL) Airports and Lunar House is now published.