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Sudbury 2023-24 annual report published

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

Concerns raised about purposeful activity and time out of cell at HMP Peterborough

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HMP Peterborough is made up of two separate establishments, one for women and one for men, that share the same staff and management. In its latest annual reports (published 7 November 2024), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at the prison expresses concern about the lack of time out of cell as a result of national prison population pressures, local staff shortages and management changes. The quality of available purposeful activity is also a concern.

Buckley Hall 2023-24 annual report published

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The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Buckley Hall is now published

Thameside 2023-24 annual report published

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

Wymott 2023-24 annual report published

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

Whitemoor 2023-24 annual report published

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

Population pressures and poor infrastructure at HMP Pentonville, but some progress being made

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With 63% of HMP Pentonville’s population on remand and largely inadequate preparation for release, the prison’s problems continue, says the Independent Monitoring Board in its 2023-24 annual report published today (29 October 2024).

Lincoln 2023-24 annual report published

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

Yarl’s Wood IRC: a challenging year following repurposing of the centre

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In its annual report for 2023 published today (17 October 2024), the Yarl’s Wood Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) outlines another challenging year marked by increased violence and disruptions. The report notes that the centres repurposing to accommodate men has led to heightened tensions and a rise in violent incidents.

Five Wells 2023-24 annual report published

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