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Risley 2022-24 annual report published
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The 2022-24 annual report for HMP Risley is now published.
Askham Grange 2023-24 annual report published
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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP/YOI Askham Grange is now published
Drake Hall 2023-24 annual report published
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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP/YOI Drake Hall is now published.
Cookham Wood 2023-24 annual report published
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The 2023-24 annual report for HMYOI Cookham Wood is now published.
Heathrow immigration removal centre 2023 annual report published
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The 2023 annual report for Heathrow immigration removal centre is now published.
Guys Marsh 2023-24 annual report published
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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Guys Marsh is now published.
HMP Durham requires improvement
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The Independent Monitoring Board’s (IMB) annual report covers the period between 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024.
Throughout the annual reporting period IMB members who are highly trained volunteers visit the prison through a high level of frequent visits observing and monitoring main aspects within the prison: safety, fair and humane treatment, health and wellbeing, progression and release.
Foston Hall women’s prison faces escalating challenges amidst high prisoner turnover
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In its 2023-24 annual report, published on 04 April 2025, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP/YOI Foston Hall has found that the high turnover of short stay prisoners has resulted in more drugs and illicit items entering the prison. The turnover has also severely limited the prison’s ability to rehabilitate and reduce reoffending, as short sentences make it impossible for prisoners to take full advantage of opportunities such as education, work, progression or release planning.
A positive culture of rehabilitation at HMP Haverigg
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In its 2023-24 annual report published on 2 April 2025, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Haverigg has found that assaults and levels of violence are low, as are reports of illicit items within the prison. The IMB highlights the fact that a positive culture, which aims to involve prisoners’ families, encourages personal development and responsibility, and provides prisoners with plenty of opportunities to progress towards successful release and resettlement.
Forest Bank 2023-24 annual report
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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Forest Bank is now published.