Category: Press notices and releases
Major cuts threaten to derail already poor provision of work and training in prisons
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.
Comprehensive failures creating chaos, violence and fear at HMP Pentonville
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
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
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.
Reports published 1 September
Reports published on HMP Kirkham, Brook House Immigration Removal Centre and court custody facilities in Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire.
