Tag: HMP Oakwood

In its 2024-25 annual report, published on 27 August 2025, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Oakwood has found that all transfers to secure mental health facilities exceeded the 28-day stipulated time frame. Although these prisoners are monitored on a weekly basis, the lack of available beds means that some prisoners remain in the Care and Separation Unit (CSU) for extended periods where there is no provision or resource for enhanced mental health support.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Oakwood for reporting year 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025.

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

In its 2023-24 annual report published on 23 August 2024, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Oakwood has reported that prisoners continued to have major concerns about the food provided. The Board also highlighted the need for greater mental health support and continuing issues with prisoner property going missing.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Oakwood for reporting year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

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

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

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Oakwood for reporting year 1 April 2022 - 31 March 2023.

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

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Oakwood for reporting year 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022.