Tag: HMP/YOI Downview

Women at HMP/YOI Downview who are acutely mentally unwell face lengthy delays when awaiting transfer to psychiatric units. In its 2024-25 annual report (published 3 September 2025), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) questioned the suitability of the prison environment for these vulnerable women. The Board found that over the past two reporting years there has been a 90% increase in acutely mentally unwell prisoners facing extended delays in transfers to secure psychiatric settings. The prison frequently has no alternative but to house these women in segregated conditions for their own and others’ safety.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Downview for reporting year 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2025.

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

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

The 2022-23 annual report for HMP/YOI Downview is now published.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Downview for reporting year 1 May 2022 - 30 April 2023.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Downview for reporting year 1 May 2021 - 30 April 2022.

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

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Downview for reporting year 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021.