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Independent monitors raise serious concerns about the high level of mental health need, and a prisoner with a brain injury who has been in segregation for well over three years
The 2020-21 annual report from Eastwood Park IMB highlights concerns about the impact of Covid-19 on a prison population that is already vulnerable due to a high level of mental health issues and complex needs and where many women would be better treated in the healthcare system.
Publication of ministerial responses
The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Ministerial responses to reports published 2021: Dartmoor Ministerial responses to reports published 2022: East Sutton Park Feltham Hewell Werrington Wetherby
Foston Hall 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Foston Hall is now published.
Brixton 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Brixton is now published.
Staff shortages and the Covid-19 pandemic meant that prisoners were locked up for long periods in a very restrictive regime, say independent monitors.
In its annual report for 2020-1, the IMB at HMP/YOI Deerbolt says the prison’s ability to deliver a satisfactory regime was directly affected by the difficulty in retaining and recruiting new staff.
Staff shortages and the Covid-19 pandemic meant that prisoners were locked up for long periods in a very restrictive regime, say independent monitors.
In its annual report for 2020-1, the IMB at HMP/YOI Deerbolt says the prison’s ability to deliver a satisfactory regime was directly affected by the difficulty in retaining and recruiting new staff.
Dovegate 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Dovegate is now published.
Cardiff 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Cardiff is now published Fersiwn Cymraeg i ddilyn
Elmley 2020-21 annual report published
The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Elmley is now published.
National Chair’s tenure extended
The Secretary of State has today confirmed a year’s extension to Dame Anne Owers’ tenure as National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards from 1 June 2022 until 31 May 2023.