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Usk and Prescoed 2017-18 annual report published today
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Thorn Cross 2017-18 annual report published today
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Oakwood 2017-18 annual report published today
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Portland 2017-18 annual report published today
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Exeter 2017 annual report published today
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North Sea Camp 2017-18 annual report published today
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IMB welcomes Shaw’s follow up review into the welfare of vulnerable persons in detention
Today the Shaw Review has been published, assessing the government’s progress in implementing their report on the welfare in detention of vulnerable persons. You can download the report at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/welfare-in-detention-of-vulnerable-persons-review-progress-report. IMB National Chair, Dame Anne Owers, said, ‘I welcome Stephen Shaw’s review and his recognition of the dedication and commitment of IMB members. They are … Read more >
Nottingham Prison continues to face challenges of self-harm, illegal drugs, mental health problems and in providing a safe environment for prisoners and staff
The Board welcomes improvements from the very restricted regime which was in place last year and improvements in access for prisoners to phone calls. However, the Board is particularly concerned by: Inconsistencies in the application of rules and access to resources, which are unfair and destabilising because of the resentment they cause. The level of … Read more >
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Berwyn releases its first annual report
Giving an independent overview of the work of the prison and the opportunities available to prisoners, the Board comments in its report on a wide range of issues and particularly highlights: • The initial achievement of the Ministry of Justice and the Prison Service in establishing a new, purpose built and progressive establishment in North … Read more >
Send 2017-18 annual report published today
Read the report in full here.