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In its latest annual report, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Usk and Prescoed has noted an overall environment of calm within the prison, with low levels of violence and a positive culture between staff and prisoners. Although a large number of prisoners are engaged in purposeful activity and education, there are still challenges to delivery which are impacting prisoners’ progression.

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

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

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

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

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Coldingley 2022-23, Five Wells 2022-23, Isle of Wight 2022, Lancaster Farms 2022-23, Leeds 2021-22, Leyhill 2022-23, Liverpool 2022, North Sea Camp 2022-23, Onley 2022-23, Parc 2021-22, Send 2022-23, Stafford 2022-23, Standford Hill 2022-23, Stoke Heath 2022-23, Styal 2022-23, Swinfen Hall 2022-23, The Mount 2022-23, Wandsworth 2022-23, Wealstun 2022-23, Winchester 2022-23

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

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

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

A study published by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Belmarsh in their latest annual report has revealed that 25% of prisoners are spending 22 hours a day in their cells. Although staffing levels at the prison are generally good, there is a reluctance to ease the strict security regime, thus preventing the chance of prisoner engagement in any sort of purposeful activity.