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In its 2024-25 annual report published on 18 March 2026, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Eastwood Park raises the critical issue of the large number of mentally unwell women being held in prison, whose care would be better supported in secure mental health hospitals.

In its 2024-25 annual report, published on 17 March 2026, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Ford highlights the increasingly negative impact of funding shortages on the prison’s ability to deliver on its all-important rehabilitation objective. The cuts to the education budget in particular are wholly inconsistent with Ford’s primary purpose of preparing prisoners for successful reintegration into society on release.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Hatfield is now published.

The 2023-25 annual report for HMP/YOI East Sutton Park is now published.

The 2023-25 annual report for HMP Swansea is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Wakefield is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP/YOI New Hall is now published.

We are delighted to share that Jane Leech, MBE, has been appointed as the interim National Chair of the IMB. With 18 years of dedicated service and deep experience across the IMB landscape, Jane brings exceptional insight, leadership, and commitment to the role.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Channings Wood is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Hewell is now published.