Tag: HMP Bristol

Following last year’s critical report and the urgent notification issued by HMIP in July 2023, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Bristol is pleased to report that improvements have been made during the reporting year. However, the experience for prisoners is still challenging. Bristol prison was built over 140 years ago, is overcrowded and lacks the IT infrastructure and facilities needed for the 21st century.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Bristol for reporting year 1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024.

Letter from Edward Argar MP, Minister of State for Justice, in response to the Bristol 2022-23 annual report.

The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) of HMP Bristol has been shocked and saddened by the recent number of deaths in custody at Bristol. In its 2022-23 annual report, the IMB highlights the high levels of self-harm and violence and says that there has been little improvement in areas of concern it has raised previously. In a recent HMIP inspection Bristol was described as one of the most unsafe prisons in Britain and received an urgent notification. Staffing pressures contribute to a vicious cycle of prisoners spending longer hours in their cells, increasing frustration and reducing access to education, healthcare and other services, which does not support effective rehabilitation.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Bristol for reporting year 1 August 2022 – 31 July 2023.

Letter from Damian Hinds MP, Minister of State for Justice, in response to the Bristol 2021-22 annual report.

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP Bristol is now published.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Bristol for reporting year 1 August 2021 – 31 July 2022.

Letter from Victoria Atkins MP, Minister of State for Justice and Minister for Afghan resettlement, in response to Bristol 2020-21 annual report.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Bristol for reporting year 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021.