Tag: HMP Gartree

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.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Gartree for reporting year 1 December 2022 – 30 November 2023.

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

The Board wrote directly to the Minister of State for Justice, expressing their concerns following this correspondence. The Board's further letter and the Ministers response can be found within the news item attached to the Gartree 2021-22 annual report.

In its 2021-22 annual report published today, the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Gartree reports that, although there have been some improvements, criminal activity continues to exert influence and the fabric of the crumbling building remains ‘dark, dingy and in need of repair’, as reported by the Inspectorate of Prisons in 2020. The Board, however, acknowledges the work done by the Governor and senior management to restore prison life to normal after the damaging effects of the pandemic.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Gartree for reporting year 1 December 2021 – 30 November 2022.

Letter from Stuart Andrew MP, Minister of State for Justice, in response to Gartree 2020 -21 annual report.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Gartree for reporting year 1 December 2020 – 30 November 2021.

Letter from Lucy Frazer QC MP, Minister of State for Justice, in response to Gartree 2019-20 annual report.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Gartree for reporting year 1 December 2019 – 30 November 2020.