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Independent monitors at HMP Ford criticise Minister for lack of planning to replace dangerous accommodation

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In their 2020-21 annual report, published today, the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Ford raises concerns.

Publication of ministerial responses

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The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Ministerial responses to reports published 2021: The Verne 2020-21 Parc 2020-21 Aylesbury 2020-21 Forest Bank 2020-21 Ministerial responses to reports published 2022: Haverigg 2020-21 Risley 2020-21 Chelmsford 2020-21 Cookham Wood 2020-21 Channingswood 2020-1 Dovegate 2020-21

Askham Grange 2019-21 annual report published

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The 2019-21 annual report for HMP Askham Grange is now published.

Frankland 2020-21 annual report published

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The 2020-21 annual report from HMP Frankland is now published.

Durham 2020-21 annual report published

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The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Durham is now published.

Independent monitors raise serious concerns about the high level of mental health need, and a prisoner with a brain injury who has been in segregation for well over three years

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The 2020-21 annual report from Eastwood Park IMB highlights concerns about the impact of Covid-19 on a prison population that is already vulnerable due to a high level of mental health issues and complex needs and where many women would be better treated in the healthcare system.

Publication of ministerial responses

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The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Ministerial responses to reports published 2021: Dartmoor Ministerial responses to reports published 2022: East Sutton Park Feltham Hewell Werrington Wetherby

Foston Hall 2020-21 annual report published

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The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Foston Hall is now published.

Brixton 2020-21 annual report published

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The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Brixton is now published.

Staff shortages and the Covid-19 pandemic meant that prisoners were locked up for long periods in a very restrictive regime, say independent monitors.

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In its annual report for 2020-1, the IMB at HMP/YOI Deerbolt says the prison’s ability to deliver a satisfactory regime was directly affected by the difficulty in retaining and recruiting new staff.