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Leyhill 2021-22 annual report published

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

HMP Lancaster Farms remained safe during the pandemic but faces some challenges

In its annual report for 2021-22, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Lancaster Farms notes that the prison succeeded in continuing to provide a safe environment for prisoners and meet most primary healthcare needs.

Publication of ministerial responses

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Ministerial responses to reports published 2022: Askham Grange 2019-21 Drake Hall 2020-21 Featherstone 2020-21 Ford 2020-21 Foston Hall 2020-21 Frankland 2020-21 Grendon 2021 Guys Marsh 2020-21 Hollesley Bay 2021 Spring Hill 2021

IMB welcomes moves towards pre-Covid “normality” at HMP Highpoint

Last year saw continued efforts to keep the prison, its staff and prisoners, as free from Covid as possible, while creating and maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and gradually moving towards relaxing restrictions.

Holme House 2021 annual report published

The 2021 annual report for HMP Holme House is now published.

North and Midlands STHF 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for North and Midlands STHF is now published.

Yarl’s Wood IRC: a year of change and pressure

In its annual report for 2021, the Yarl’s Wood IMB notes the many challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the additional pressure of re-purposing the centre to hold men, and the arrival of large numbers of detained people for short periods of time.

People in detention denied access to their medication

People who are denied entry to the UK and then detained at airports are routinely denied access to their prescribed medication, because there is no medical professional available to authorise this.

Kirklevington Grange 2021 annual report published

The 2021 annual report for HMP and YOI Kirklevington Grange is now published.

Lindholme 2021-22 annual report published

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