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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.

Drake Hall 2022-23 annual report published

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

Forest Bank 2022-23 annual report published

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The 2022-23 annual report for HMP Forest Bank is now published.

HMP Haverigg managing well despite a large population increase

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There has been a significant increase in the number of prisoners at Haverigg over the year, with the population rising by more than 50% as a result of transfers from the wider prison estate. Despite this challenge, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) believes that the prison remains a safe environment and that prisoners are treated fairly by staff.