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Young offenders institutions (YOIs) in England 2021 annual report published

The 2021 annual report for YOIs in England is now published.

Whatton 2021-22 annual report published

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

Berwyn 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP Berwyn is now published

Rochester prison is a safe and decent environment, but Covid restrictions have had an impact

In its 2021/22 annual report published today, the Rochester Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) reports that the prison continues to provide a safe and decent environment for prisoners.

Restricted regimes undermine rehabilitation of Pentonville prisoners

In spite of the Justice Secretary’s stated aim of giving prisoners ‘a better shot at rehabilitation’, this is far from the reality at Pentonville prison, says the Independent Monitoring Board in its 2021-22 annual report, released today.

Publication of ministerial responses

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Ministerial responses to reports published 2022: Exeter 2021 Gartree 2020-21 High point 2021 Hindley 2021 Holme House 2021-22 Humber 2021 Isis 2021 Kirklevington 2021 Lindholme 2021-22 Northumberland 2021

Styal 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP/YOI Styal is now published.

Manchester 2021-22 annual report published

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

Swansea 2020-21 annual report published

The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Swansea is now published.

Self-harm rates rise amongst prisoners at HMP Send

Self-harm remains very high and has increased over the pandemic with a 64% increase in self-harm incidents over the previous year says the independent monitoring board at HMP Send in its 2021-22 annual report.