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Staffing shortages meant that regular wing and small unit lockdowns were in operation throughout most of 2024 in HMP Full Sutton. Whilst levels of prisoner unemployment fell, incidents of serious violence have doubled since the previous reporting period, says the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in its 2024 annual report published today (5 June 2025).

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

The 2024 annual report for Kent Coast STHF is now published.

The 2024 annual report for HMP/YOI Isis is now published.

The 2024 annual report for HMP Holme House is now published.

In its 2023-34 annual report published today (28 May 2025), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Gartree reports that since a new healthcare provider took over the contract in March 2024, there has been a 75% increase in the number of healthcare related complaints. Furthermore, the ongoing deterioration of the fabric of the building and the infrastructure means the Prison Service is failing to provide a decent environment for prisoners.

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

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

The 2024 annual report for HMP Springhill is now published.