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The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) has today (26 November 2025) published a report on the use of force against people in immigration detention.  IMBs’ findings reveal a troubling pattern of force being applied inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification, often undermining the dignity and welfare of highly vulnerable individuals.

The shortage of prison officers and the increasing proportion of inexperienced staff remain the key concerns for the Independent Management Board (IMB) at HMP Bullingdon. The Board’s 2024-25 annual report, published today (26 November 2025), highlights the impact this has had on the prison’s regime and the knock-on effect on progression and resettlement opportunities for prisoners.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Bedford is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Fosse Way is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP/YOI Peterborough is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Warren Hill is now published.

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman’s report into the serious and persistent abuse of young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, published today, evidences the dangers of complacency and collusion, and the devastating consequences of professional bodies failing in their duties to protect those for whom they are responsible. The Board of Visitors (BoV) existed to provide independent oversight of such settings and the treatment of those within them. In this they failed. We take full responsibility for that on behalf of the BoV, our predecessor organisation.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Ashfield is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Lincoln is now published.

The 2024-25 annual report for HMP Stocken is now published.