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To coincide with international migrants’ day, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) is publishing its 2022 national annual report for the immigration detention estate (IDE). This provides a comprehensive overview of key themes and trends across the IDE throughout the year.

Prison officer shortages and an increase in the proportion of inexperienced staff remain key concerns for the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Bullingdon. The lack of available officers is limiting the regime on offer, and this is impacting progression and resettlement opportunities for prisoners.

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

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Belmarsh 2022-23, Birmingham 2022-23, Brinsford 2022-23, Kirkham 2022, Lincoln 2022-23 , Littlehey 2022-23, Pentonville 2022-23, Peterborough 2022-23, Preston 2022-23, Stocken 2022-23, Sudbury 2022-23, Swaleside 2022-23, Warren Hill 2022-23, Whatton 2022-23, Whitemoor 2022-23, Woodhill 2022-23, Wymott 2022-23

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

The latest report from the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Bedford highlights the continuing problems concerning the violent and inhumane conditions in which prisoners are held. Although the prison is relatively fully staffed, up to 35% are ‘non-effective’ due to sickness, training, secondments, or restricted duties, which means the prison cannot provide the required level of service.

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

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

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

The 2022 annual report for Dungavel House IRC is now published.