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High Down 2022 annual report published

The 2022 annual report for HMP High Down is now published.

Highpoint 2022 annual report published

The 2022 annual report for HMP Highpoint is now published.

Detained Individuals regularly held for long periods in inadequate conditions

In their annual report for 2022-23, the independent monitoring board (IMB) for the South and East short term holding facilities (STHFs), report that detained people are increasingly being held for prolonged periods of time in facilities designed only for short term use with no access to fresh air, exercise, and showering facilities.

Lindholme 2022-23 annual report published

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

Publication of ministerial responses

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Aylesbury 2021-22, Brixton 2021-22, Ford 2021-22, Guys Marsh 2021-22, Haverigg 2021-22, Hollesley Bay 2022, Long Lartin 2021-22, Morton Hall 2021-22

Staff shortages and regular lockdowns at HMP Full Sutton

Staff shortages at HMP Full Sutton - a high security prison, have impacted badly on regimes, with prisoners locked in their cells on a rotation basis for significant periods. However, the prison remained safe and secure and security issues were low level and minor, says the independent monitoring board, in its 2022 annual report.  

Concerns for prisoner safety at Lowdham Grange prison

Safety is a serious concern at HMP Lowdham Grange, for the second year running, with three apparently self-inflicted deaths in three weeks, says the independent monitoring board (IMB). The IMB took the unusual step of publishing an annex to its 2022-3 report, alerting ministers to its concerns following the change of management of the prison.

Hindley 2022 annual report published

The 2022 annual report for HMP/YOI Hindley is now published.

Frankland 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP Frankland is now published.

Staff shortages affected all aspects of prisoners’ lives

Staff shortages in all areas increased during the year and affected every aspect of prison life at HMP/YOI Isis, says the IMB, in its 2022 annual report.