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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.

The 2020-22 annual report for HMP Doncaster 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 2022-23 annual report for HMP Stocken is now published.

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

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

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

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Coldingley 2022-23, Five Wells 2022-23, Isle of Wight 2022, Lancaster Farms 2022-23, Leeds 2021-22, Leyhill 2022-23, Liverpool 2022, North Sea Camp 2022-23, Onley 2022-23, Parc 2021-22, Send 2022-23, Stafford 2022-23, Standford Hill 2022-23, Stoke Heath 2022-23, Styal 2022-23, Swinfen Hall 2022-23, The Mount 2022-23, Wandsworth 2022-23, Wealstun 2022-23, Winchester 2022-23