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Publication of ministerial responses

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The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: High Down 2022, Highpoint 2022, Holme House 2022, Humber 2022, Huntercombe 2022, Leicester 2022-23, Kirklevington Grange 2022

Thorn Cross 2022-23 annual report published

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

Prisoners detained past their sentence at HMP Maidstone

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Delays in the immigration system have resulted in foreign national prisoners being held past their sentence. While some progress has been made in the last few weeks, the Independent Monitoring Board raises concerns about the psychological impact this may be having on those affected.

The Mount 2022-23 annual report published

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

Poor translation services and long delays impacting detained people at London immigration facilities

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People are on occasion being detained for too long, overnight, in holding rooms with nowhere to sleep and no privacy. Delays in transfers and poor access to translation services also cause frustration, says the London STHF IMB in their 2022-23 annual report.

Urgent action needed to improve poor conditions endemic in young offender institutions

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In her first month as the National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs), Elisabeth Davies has urged the Prisons Minister to take urgent action to improve the conditions in which children are held across young offender institutions (YOIs) in England.

Featherstone 2021-22 annual report published

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

Significant increase in self-harm among prisoners at HMP/YOI Lewes

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Incidents of self-harm at HMP Lewes rose by nearly 40 percent from 353 to 490 during the 2022-2023 reporting year, says the Independent Monitoring Board in its latest annual report.

Staff shortages impact every aspect of prisoner rehabilitation at HMP/YOI Norwich

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HMP/YOI Norwich is facing significant challenges due to ongoing staff shortages. The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at the prison reported a severely restricted daily regime, with limited time out of cell, opportunities to exercise, or access to education.

Exeter 2022 annual report published

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The 2022 annual report for HMP Exeter is now published.