Tag: HMP Leyhill

In its annual report published on 29 July 2025, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for Leyhill has found that the reduced availability of spaces in suitable probation approved premises on release, leads to some prisoners facing incarceration beyond their release dates. Many prisoners experience delay in progression towards their eligibility for parole as they have limited opportunities for overnight stays in approved premises, which helps evidence their suitability for release and re-integration into society.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Leyhill for reporting year 1 February 2024 – 31 January 2025.

Letter from Lord James Timpson MP, Minister of State for Justice, in response to the Leyhill 2023-24 annual report.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Leyhill for reporting year 1 February 2023 – 31 January 2024.

Letter from Damian Hinds MP, Minister of State for Justice, in response to the Leyhill 2022-23 annual report.

The limited availability of approved premise accommodation is affecting a high percentage of prisoners at Leyhill and causing delays to progression to parole and release. However, the prison has made marked improvements towards strengthening their resettlement work.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Leyhill for reporting year 1 February 2022 – 31 January 2023.

Letter from Stuart Andrew MP, Minister of State for Justice, in response to the Leyhill 2021-22 annual report.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Leyhill for reporting year 1 February 2021 – 31 January 2022.

Letter from Alex Chalk MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, in response to Leyhill 2020-21 annual report.