Tag: HMP/YOI Bronzefield

A growing number of women experiencing severe mental health crises are being held in Bronzefield prison under the label of 'place of safety', due to a shortage of beds in psychiatric hospitals. This practice exacerbates the mental distress of already vulnerable women, says the Independent Monitoring Board for the prison in its 2023-24 annual report (published 29 November 2024).

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

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

For women leaving HMP/YOI Bronzefield the lack of safe and sustainable accommodation post release has been a serious concern for a number of years.  The transition from imprisonment to normal life already poses a significant challenge for many women, a lack of housing options not only puts these women at risk of homelessness, but also raises concerns about their well-being and future prospects. 

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

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

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP/YOI Bronzefield is now published.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Bronzefield 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 Bronzefield 2020-21 annual report.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Bronzefield for reporting year 1 August 2020 – 31 July 2021.