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Gatwick IRC 2021 annual report published
The Gatwick IRC 2021 annual report is now published.
IMB welcomes developments, but again raises concern about foreign national prisoners detained beyond their sentences
Publishing its annual report for 2021, when HMP Huntercombe was under a restricted regime because of Covid-19, the IMB at HMP Huntercombe welcomes progress in relation to phones and resettlement work, but continues to express concern about the number of foreign national prisoners who remain at Huntercombe after completing their sentences.
Covid restrictions impact on prisoners’ safety at HMP Lowdham Grange
In its annual report for 2021-22, released today, the independent monitoring board (IMB) at HMP Lowdham Grange raises concerns about an increase in self-harm and assaults, associated with the continued restrictions on prison regimes, though it also commends the prison for mitigating Covid risks.
High Down 2021 annual report published
The 2021 annual report for HMP High Down is now published.
The Mount 2021-22 annual report published
The 2021-22 annual report for HMP The Mount is now published.
Leyhill 2021-22 annual report published
The 2021-22 annual report for HMP Leyhill is now published.
HMP Lancaster Farms remained safe during the pandemic but faces some challenges
In its annual report for 2021-22, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Lancaster Farms notes that the prison succeeded in continuing to provide a safe environment for prisoners and meet most primary healthcare needs.
Publication of ministerial responses
The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Ministerial responses to reports published 2022: Askham Grange 2019-21 Drake Hall 2020-21 Featherstone 2020-21 Ford 2020-21 Foston Hall 2020-21 Frankland 2020-21 Grendon 2021 Guys Marsh 2020-21 Hollesley Bay 2021 Spring Hill 2021
IMB welcomes moves towards pre-Covid “normality” at HMP Highpoint
Last year saw continued efforts to keep the prison, its staff and prisoners, as free from Covid as possible, while creating and maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and gradually moving towards relaxing restrictions.
Holme House 2021 annual report published
The 2021 annual report for HMP Holme House is now published.