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Population pressures and the drive to maximise capacity have placed immense strain across the prison estate. With the increasing number of men and women passing through its doors, the already deteriorating infrastructure is being pushed beyond its limits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HMP Peterborough is made up of two separate establishments, one for women and one for men, that share the same staff and management. In its latest annual reports (published 7 November 2024), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at the prison expresses concern about the lack of time out of cell as a result of national prison population pressures, local staff shortages and management changes. The quality of available purposeful activity is also a concern.

The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Buckley Hall is now published