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The 2022-23 annual report for HMP/YOI Buckley Hall is now published.

The 2022-23 annual report for HMP Nottingham is now published.

The 2022 annual report for Dungavel House IRC is now published.

The 2022-23 annual report for HMP Altcourse is now published.

The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) of HMP Bristol has been shocked and saddened by the recent number of deaths in custody at Bristol. In its 2022-23 annual report, the IMB highlights the high levels of self-harm and violence and says that there has been little improvement in areas of concern it has raised previously. In a recent HMIP inspection Bristol was described as one of the most unsafe prisons in Britain and received an urgent notification. Staffing pressures contribute to a vicious cycle of prisoners spending longer hours in their cells, increasing frustration and reducing access to education, healthcare and other services, which does not support effective rehabilitation.

The 2022-23 annual report for HMP Thameside is now published.

In its latest annual report, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Usk and Prescoed has noted an overall environment of calm within the prison, with low levels of violence and a positive culture between staff and prisoners. Although a large number of prisoners are engaged in purposeful activity and education, there are still challenges to delivery which are impacting prisoners’ progression.

The 2020-22 annual report for HMP Doncaster is now published.

The 2022-23 annual report for HMP Stocken is now published.

The 2022-23 annual report for HMP Hull is now published.