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Kirkham 2017 annual report published today
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IMB at High Down report another challenging operational year for the prison
High Down started 2017 as a Reform prison and as such was able to opt-out of the public sector recruitment process, enabling faster recruitment. Following a successful local campaign, the Board welcomed the recruitment of 86.5 new officers to address previously reported understaffing (IMB Annual Report 2016), but is concerned to know whether they will … Read more >
HMP Hindley improving despite uncertainty over future
The Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Hindley say in their 2017 Annual Report that great improvements have been made to the provision for prisoners during the year despite the uncertainty around plans to refurbish the site. This would mean that the prison would be closed for two years. In its annual report, the Hindley IMB … Read more >
HMYOI Feltham 2016-17 annual report published today
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IMB report for Heathrow IRC calls for improvement to treatment of detainees and highlights concerns for those with mental health illness and social care needs
Key recommendations in the report include improved training for staff, restrictions on the detention of those with mental illness or social care needs and a time limit on Home Office authorised detention. The Board believes that if these are accepted by the Home Office and the contractor, Mitie (Care and Custody), this would significantly improve … Read more >
Regime at HMP Isis fails to prepare prisoners for release
The Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Isis today publishes its 2017 Annual Report. The Board’s main message – as it was in 2015 and 2016 – is that the prison is failing to fulfil its primary role to train and rehabilitate prisoners. The Board is concerned that the ‘temporary’ prison regime, still in place after … Read more >
Hewell 2016-17 annual report published today
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Guys Marsh 2016-17 annual report published today
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Foston Hall 2016-17 annual report published today
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IMB Full Sutton report high security prison remains safe despite pressures
Independent monitors today report that HMP Full Sutton, the high security prison near Stamford Bridge, continues overall to provide a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff. Good order and discipline have been maintained through vigilance and good management; Full Sutton suffered none of the disruption that occurred in other prisons in 2017. But … Read more >