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Publication of ministerial responses

Ministerial responses to reports published 2022: Brixton 2020-21 Cardiff 2020-21 Deerbolt 2020-21 Durham 2020-21 Eastwood Park 2020- 21 Elmley 2020-21

Bure 2020-21 annual report published

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

HMP Exeter: Independent Monitoring Board commends improvements in spite of significant Covid-19 challenges, but some concerns remain

The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Exeter – made up of volunteers appointed by ministers to monitor whether prisoners are treated fairly and humanely – today published its annual report for 2021.

Hindley 2021 annual report published

The 2021 annual report for HMP Hindley is now published.

Board at HMP Bullingdon write to Victoria Atkins, MP

In March 2022 the IMB at Bullingdon wrote to Victoria Atkins MP in respect of the ministerial response to their 2020-2021 annual report, specifically relating to the issue of overcrowding.

High security prison remains safe despite challenging Covid restrictions

Publishing their annual report today, independent monitors at Full Sutton prison report that the high security prison remained safe and secure, in spite of the pressures created by the Covid pandemic.

Kirkham 2021 annual report published

IMB report notes challenges for rehabilitation during Covid at HMP Kirkham.

Springhill 2021 annual report published

The 2021 annual report for HMP Springhill is now published.

Grendon 2021 annual report published

The 2021 annual report for HMP Grendon is now published.

Long Lartin 2021 annual report published

The 2021 annual report for HMP Long Lartin is now published.