Tag: HMP/YOI Rochester

In its annual report, published 7 August 2024, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Rochester notes that the change in population has created some challenges during the reporting year. There has been a considerable rise in levels of violence and self-harm since autumn 2023. Inexperienced prison officers, a lack of trainers and other staff shortages continue to impact on the prison’s ability to fulfil its resettlement function.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Rochester for reporting year 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024.

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

In its 2022/23 annual report published today, the Rochester Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) reports that the prison continues to provide a safe and decent environment for prisoners, even though there was a small increase in violence and intimidation following the lifting of Covid restrictions. Shortages of prison officers, trainers and other staff impacted on the prison’s ability to fulfil its resettlement function.

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Rochester for reporting year 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023.

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

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Rochester for reporting year 1 April 2021 – 31 March 2022.

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

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

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Rochester for reporting year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.