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

An independent body tasked with monitoring places of immigration detention under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 says the new government and Home Office ministers should “call time” on a number of concerning practices that have been allowed to continue year-after-year despite repeated calls for change.

The 2023 annual report for HMP/YOI Kirklevington Grange is now published.

In its annual report, published 7 August 2024, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Rochester notes that the change in population has created some challenges during the reporting year. There has been a considerable rise in levels of violence and self-harm since autumn 2023. Inexperienced prison officers, a lack of trainers and other staff shortages continue to impact on the prison’s ability to fulfil its resettlement function.

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

HMP The Mount has made huge strides forward during the reporting year, say the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in its latest annual report (published 1 August 2024). The improvement in staffing numbers, experience and retention has resulted in noticeably enhanced relationships between prison management and prisoners.

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

The 2023 annual report for Kent Coast STHF is now published.