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In its annual report, published 7 August 2024, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Rochester notes that the change in population has created some challenges during the reporting year. There has been a considerable rise in levels of violence and self-harm since autumn 2023. Inexperienced prison officers, a lack of trainers and other staff shortages continue to impact on the prison’s ability to fulfil its resettlement function.

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

HMP The Mount has made huge strides forward during the reporting year, say the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in its latest annual report (published 1 August 2024). The improvement in staffing numbers, experience and retention has resulted in noticeably enhanced relationships between prison management and prisoners.

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

The 2023 annual report for Kent Coast STHF is now published.

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

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

The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) Charter Flight Monitoring Team (CFMT) note in their 2023 annual report, published today (25 July 2024), that the treatment of people being removed from the UK under immigration powers on chartered flights fell short of being fair and humane in all respects. In a few cases this added to returnees’ distress.