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HMP Wandsworth: Over three quarters of prisoners leave with neither a job nor an agreed training/education place
In its annual report for 2018/19, the Wandsworth IMB – made up of volunteers appointed by Ministers to ensure prisoners are treated fairly and humanely – highlights the following concerns: There continue to be insufficient efforts to help prisoners find work and accommodation (two key markers to prevent recidivism) on release. The majority of the … Read more >
Styal 2018/19 annual report published
The Styal 2018/19 annual report is now published (PDF)
Woodhill 2018/19 annual report published
The Woodhill 2018/19 annual report is now published (PDF)
Wealstun 2018/19 annual report published
The 2018/19 annual report of Wealstun IMB is now published (PDF)
Parc annual report 2018/19 published
The 2018/19 annual report for HMPYOI Parc is published today. The 2018/19 annual report is available in Welsh (PDF), and also in English (PDF).
Stocken 2018/19 annual report published
The 2018/19 annual report for the IMB at Stocken is now published
HMP Belmarsh: some improvements but major safety and decency concerns remain
In its annual report for 2018-19, the Belmarsh IMB – made up of volunteers appointed by Ministers to ensure prisoners are treated fairly and humanely – highlights the following concerns: The growing influence of gangs within the prison is a major concern. This is an increasing problem for the Governor and his staff who work … Read more >
Huntercombe 2018 annual report published
The Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Huntercombe – made up of volunteers appointed by ministers to check that prisoners are being treated humanely – is pleased to publish its report for the reporting period January to December 2018. The Board commends the prison for its fair and humane treatment of prisoners and notes that the … Read more >
Whitemoor 2018/19 annual report published
The 2018/19 annual report of the IMB at Whitemoor is published today (PDF)
Liverpool 2018 annual report published
The 2018 annual report of the IMB at Liverpool is now published