HMP Wakefield
Inspection report - Wakefield (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Wakefield by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 June – 10 July 2025).
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What we found (Back to top)
Levels of violence had increased, and many prisoners did not feel safe. There were too few places in work and education activities, and the regime was not managed effectively; around half the population was locked up during the working day. The prison’s infrastructure had declined and required investment; security, living conditions and the functioning of workshops were all affected.
The innovative recovery team had trained two officers to support prisoners with addictions and arranged for virtual access to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
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