News
Heathrow holding rooms require better facilities for children and other vulnerable individuals held for long periods
In its annual report on the short-term holding facilities the Heathrow Airport IMB welcomes the fact that although conditions in the holding rooms have been considerably improved, they still fail to provide satisfactory overnight sleeping accommodation at a time when lengths of detention for some people have become unacceptably long: Nearly two thousand people were … Read more >
Lancaster Farms 2017-18 annual report published today
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Enforced removal of people from the UK on chartered flights continues to involve excessive use of restraints on some
The worst case was on 13th June 2017 when everyone removed to Germany was put in restraint from the start, regardless of individual risk assessments. That was an operation arranged under the provisions of the Dublin Convention. The Independent Monitoring Boards Charter Flight Monitoring Team (IMB CFMT) wrote to the Minister on 29th June expressing … Read more >
Lindholme 2017-18 annual report published today
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Leyhill 2017-18 annual report published today
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Humber 2017 annual report published today
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IMB at HMP Highpoint reports staff shortages, maintenance delays and continuing spice usage undermined the prison’s performance
Staff shortages had a significant impact on the prison’s ability to deliver a consistent daily regime. The maintenance contract failed to provide timely repairs to the detriment of working and living conditions and ongoing ‘spice’ usage was challenging. In its annual report, the Highpoint IMB notes that: The prison has a strong commitment to the … Read more >
Long Lartin 2017-18 annual report published today
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HMP Springhill provides good opportunities to help men prepare for life back in the community
In its annual report for 2017, the IMB reports that HMP Springhill continues to offer good opportunities for men in education, training and employment prior to their release. HMP Springhill is an open prison for up to 335 men who are considered to be trustworthy in open conditions. The report notes that: on release, 82% … Read more >
IMB reports a whole prison approach to rehabilitation at HMP Grendon
In its annual report for 2017, the IMB reports that HMP Grendon provides a whole prison approach to rehabilitation with relationships within each therapeutic community at the heart of its work. The report notes that: residents are treated humanely and with care relationships between residents and staff are commendable there is particular emphasis on the … Read more >