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Category: Press notices and releases

Major cuts threaten to derail already poor provision of work and training in prisons

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Repeat offenders are continuing to “cause mayhem” in their communities thanks to the failure of prisons to provide education, training and work that could support rehabilitation and help to break the cycle of offending, warns the Chief Inspector of Prisons in a thematic review published today.

Report published 6 October

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Report published on HMP Altcourse.

Comprehensive failures creating chaos, violence and fear at HMP Pentonville

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An inspection report on HMP Pentonville is published today, outlining the appalling treatment and conditions which led the Chief Inspector of Prisons to issue an Urgent Notification for improvement to the Secretary of State.

Reports published 29 September

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Reports published on HMP Wakefield and residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester and Swinderby.

Outcomes remain worryingly poor for children in custody

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An annual review of survey responses from children in custody has revealed that many continue to feel unsafe, are failing to get to education and feel uncared for by staff.

Report published 22 September

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Report published on HMP & YOI Eastwood Park.

Reports published 15 September

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Report published on HMP Hewell.

Reports published 8 September

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Reports published on HMP Lewes and HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

Reports published 1 September

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Reports published on HMP Kirkham, Brook House Immigration Removal Centre and court custody facilities in Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire.