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Askham Grange 2022-23 annual report published

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The 2022-23 annual report for HMP/YOI Askham Grange is now published.

Isis 2023 annual report published

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

The treatment of people detained under the Immigration Act at airports in the south, west and South Wales independently monitored for the first time

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The 2023-24 reporting year was the first time short-term holding facilities (STHFs) in the south, west and South Wales have been monitored by an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB). The Board visited STHFs in Bristol and Cardiff airports and Poole, Portsmouth and Newhaven seaports in order to monitor how people were treated when detained, at a time when they may be highly vulnerable and anxious.

HMP Gartree in need of extensive repairs

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The Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Gartree has highlighted in its 2022-23 annual report that major works and further investment from the Prison Service is needed in order to ensure the prison is a safe, secure and humane environment for those living and working inside it.

Foston Hall 2022-23 annual report published

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The 2022-23 annual report for HMP/YOI Foston Hall is now published.

Deerbolt 2022-23 annual report published

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The 2022-23 annual report for HMP/YOI Deerbolt is now published.

Long Lartin 2023 annual report published

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The 2023 annual report for HMP Long Lartin is now published.

Publication of ministerial responses

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The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Cardiff 2022-23, Channings Wood 2022-23, Dovegate 2022-23, Eastwood Park 2022-23, Feltham 2022-23, Haverigg 2022-23, Wakefield 2022-23

Concerns escalated over rat infestation in kitchen at HMP Pentonville

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The IMB at HMP Pentonville wrote to Minister Argar this week to escalate its ongoing concerns about a rat infestation in the main kitchen, the management of which it regards as a serious dereliction of duty regarding health and safety and food hygiene.

Guys Marsh 2022-23 annual report published

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The 2022-23 annual report for HMP Guys Marsh is now published.