News
Swaleside 2018/19 annual report published
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Swaleside has today published its annual report for 2018/19 The Boards Chair, Bob Chapman, says, ‘Management and staff have shown immense dedication towards giving the prison direction and focus. Whilst we remain concerned that drugs, phones and weapons entering the prison are still helping to fuel violence, the … Read more >
Hindley 2018 annual report published
Click here to read.
Bwrdd Monitro Annibynnol CEM Berwyn yn rhyddhau ei ail adroddiad blynyddol
Adroddodd monitoriaid annibynnol yn CEM Berwyn heddiw bod y gwaith yn mynd rhagddo o hyd yn y sefydliad ar ôl iddo agor yn 2017. Mae Bwrdd Monitro Annibynnol y carchar – sy’n cynnwys gwirfoddolwyr a benodir gan Weinidogion i sicrhau bod carcharorion yn cael eu trin yn mewn ffordd drugarog – yn cynnig trosolwg annibynnol … Read more >
IMB at HMP Berwyn releases second annual report
Independent monitors at HMP Berwyn reported today that the establishment is still a ‘work in progress’ following its opening in 2017. The prison’s Independent Monitoring Board – made up of volunteers appointed by Ministers to ensure prisoners are treated humanely – gives an independent overview of the work of the prison during 2018/19. The board … Read more >
IMB Lincoln 2018/19 annual report published
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Lincoln has today published its annual report for the period 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2019. Every prison has an IMB attached to it whose role is to ensure that proper standards of care and decency for prisoners are maintained. The Board’s Chair, Norma Krawiec, says, “The … Read more >
HMP/YOI Norwich: Complex prisoner needs and overstretched staff an increasing conundrum say independent monitors
Overstretched staff strive daily to keep prisoners safe in decent surroundings Many men requiring help are insufficiently supported as a consequence of deficits in services provided within the community, which can unfairly result in those with complex needs and mental illness ending up in prison. And the sheer number of prisoners needing professional help forces … Read more >
Positive changes as staffing levels rise but drugs still ‘problematic’ says IMB at HMP Highpoint
In its 2018 annual report published today, the Highpoint Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) – made up of volunteers appointed by Ministers to ensure prisoners are treated humanely – notes that: there has been a substantial rise in staffing levels, which has had a positive impact on the regime the prison has a strong commitment towards humane … Read more >
Heathrow holding rooms require better facilities for children and other vulnerable individuals held for long periods, says IMB
In its annual report on the short-term holding facilities, the Heathrow Airport IMB welcomes the marked improvements to the physical conditions in the holding rooms during the year since Mitie C&C took over the contract, but these facilities still fail to provide satisfactory overnight sleeping accommodation at a time when lengths of detention for some … Read more >
Violence, drugs and self harm at HMP Lewes highlighted in IMB annual report
A significant increase in prisoner-on-prisoner violence, together with high levels of self-harm and the availability of drugs are major issues outlined in the annual report of the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Lewes. Of particular concern is the recorded violence perpetrated by a prisoner on another prisoner which rose from 165 incidents to 278 … Read more >
IMB national annual report 2017/18 – ministerial response published
The IMB national annual report for 2017/18 was published on 5 June 2019. The ministerial response has now been received and can be viewed here.