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Exeter 2024 annual report published
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The 2024 annual report for HMP Exeter is now published.
London short-term holding facilities (STHF) 2024-25 annual report published
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The 2024-25 annual report for London short-term holding facilities (STHF) is now published.
Northumberland 2024 annual report published
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The 2024 annual report for HMP Northumberland is now published.
Staff shortages impacting on prisoner regime at HMP Full Sutton
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Staffing shortages meant that regular wing and small unit lockdowns were in operation throughout most of 2024 in HMP Full Sutton. Whilst levels of prisoner unemployment fell, incidents of serious violence have doubled since the previous reporting period, says the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in its 2024 annual report published today (5 June 2025).
Deerbolt 2023-24 annual report published
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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP/YOI Deerbolt is now published.
Kent Coast Short Term Holding Facilities (STHF) 2024 annual report published
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The 2024 annual report for Kent Coast STHF is now published.
Isis 2024 annual report published
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The 2024 annual report for HMP/YOI Isis is now published.
HMP Kirklevington Grange praised for dedication to education and employment by independent monitors
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Holme House 2024 annual report published
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The 2024 annual report for HMP Holme House is now published.
HMP Gartree: a crumbling prison and a failing healthcare provider
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In its 2023-34 annual report published today (28 May 2025), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Gartree reports that since a new healthcare provider took over the contract in March 2024, there has been a 75% increase in the number of healthcare related complaints. Furthermore, the ongoing deterioration of the fabric of the building and the infrastructure means the Prison Service is failing to provide a decent environment for prisoners.