Are you OK with cookies?

We use small files called ‘cookies’ on imb.org.uk. Some are essential to make the site work, some help us to understand how we can improve your experience, and some are set by third parties. You can choose to turn off the non-essential cookies. Which cookies are you happy for us to use?

Skip to content

News

Filter news by topic.

356 articles

Location of women’s immigration centre is unsuitable and unfair, say monitors

The remote location of Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre is unsuitable, and leads to unfair and, in some respects, inhumane treatment of the women held there, many of whom are vulnerable and may have experience of trafficking.

As Dame Anne Owers’ tenure comes to an end she shares her reflections on the past five years as National Chair of the IMB, and the challenges for the future of monitoring across both the immigration and prison estate.

North West and Midlands STHF 2022-23 annual report published

The 2022-23 annual report for North West and Midlands STHF is now published.

Homelessness adds to resettlement challenges at HMP Leicester

The good resettlement work being done at HMP Leicester is being undermined by the high number of men released without accommodation, and therefore unable to take up job offers, says the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in its 2022-23 annual report.  

Garth 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP Garth is now published.

Humber 2022 annual report published

The 2022 annual report for HMP Humber is now published.

Independent watchdog reports fair and humane treatment not consistently achieved on enforced removal flights

The treatment of some, including the men on the aborted operation to Rwanda in June 2022, fell short of fair and humane, and added to their distress. The IMB Charter Flight Monitoring Team (CFMT) noted the following in their 2022 annual report.

Kirklevington Grange 2022 annual report published

The 2022 annual report for HMP/YOI Kirklevington Grange is now published.

Huntercombe 2022 annual report published

The 2022 annual report for HMP Huntercombe is now published.

Appointment of National Chair