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Hatfield 2023-24 annual report published

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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP/YOI Hatfield is now published.

Scotland and Northern Ireland short-term holding facilities (STHF) 2023-24 annual report

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The 2023-24 annual report for Scotland and Northern Ireland STHF is now published.

Bure 2023-24 annual report published

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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Bure is now published.

Whatton 2023-24 annual report published

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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Whatton is now published.

Kirkham 2023 annual report published

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The 2023 annual report for HMP Kirkham is now published.

Birmingham 2023-24 annual report published

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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Birmingham is now published.

Outdated resources slowing positive progress at HMP Bristol

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Following last year’s critical report and the urgent notification issued by HMIP in July 2023, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Bristol is pleased to report that improvements have been made during the reporting year. However, the experience for prisoners is still challenging. Bristol prison was built over 140 years ago, is overcrowded and lacks the IT infrastructure and facilities needed for the 21st century.

Portland 2023-24 annual report published

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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP/YOI Portland is now published.

Chelmsford 2023-24 annual report published

Published:
The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Chelmsford is now published.

Prison monitors call for an urgent decision on HMP Dartmoor’s future

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The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for Dartmoor prison has today (4 December) published its latest annual report. It outlines the length of time it took the Prison Service to reach the decision to close the prison after levels of Radon gas were found to be high in all areas, and the effect that this long period of indecision had on prisoners.