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Staffing levels at HMP/YOI Winchester have a negative impact on prisoner welfare and progression
In its 2024-25 report, published today (17 September 2025), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP/YOI Winchester expresses concern about the ongoing challenges the prison faces.
Hollesley Bay 2024 annual report published
The 2024 annual report for HMP/YOI Hollesley Bay is now published.
Independent monitors warn of unresolved failings in immigration detention
An independent body tasked with monitoring places of immigration detention under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 criticises the Home Office for moving at a “glacial pace” to respond to its concerns about conditions in immigration detention.
Swinfen hall 2024-25 annual report published
The 2024-25 annual report for HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall is now published.
Immigration detention facilities may struggle with airport expansion
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for the South and West short-term holding facilities (STHFs) monitors and reports on the welfare of people in STHFs at Bristol and Cardiff airports, and Poole, Portsmouth and Newhaven seaports. The Board’s annual report (published 8 July 2025) highlights concerns around the lack of planning surrounding the expansion of Bristol airport and Home Office policy on the removal of prescribed medications.