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Morton Hall IRC 2017 annual report published today
In its annual report for the year 2017, the IMB at Morton Hall Immigration Removal Centre commends a culture at Morton Hall where the safety, welfare and dignity of detainees is considered to be of paramount importance. The Board considers Morton Hall generally to be an environment where every effort is made by staff to … Read more >
Hatfield 2017-18 annual report published today
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Usk and Prescoed 2017-18 annual report published today
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Thorn Cross 2017-18 annual report published today
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Oakwood 2017-18 annual report published today
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Portland 2017-18 annual report published today
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Exeter 2017 annual report published today
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North Sea Camp 2017-18 annual report published today
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IMB welcomes Shaw’s follow up review into the welfare of vulnerable persons in detention
Today the Shaw Review has been published, assessing the government’s progress in implementing their report on the welfare in detention of vulnerable persons. You can download the report at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/welfare-in-detention-of-vulnerable-persons-review-progress-report. IMB National Chair, Dame Anne Owers, said, ‘I welcome Stephen Shaw’s review and his recognition of the dedication and commitment of IMB members. They are … Read more >
Nottingham Prison continues to face challenges of self-harm, illegal drugs, mental health problems and in providing a safe environment for prisoners and staff
The Board welcomes improvements from the very restricted regime which was in place last year and improvements in access for prisoners to phone calls. However, the Board is particularly concerned by: Inconsistencies in the application of rules and access to resources, which are unfair and destabilising because of the resentment they cause. The level of … Read more >