Category: Press notices and releases
Positive treatment of women in immigration detention undermined by gaps in support
Women in immigration detention do not always feel safe or get the support they need, according to new findings published today.
Reports published 13 July
Reports published on HMP Featherstone and Border Force short-term holding facilities.
Chief Inspector: act now to improve woeful levels of activity in prisons and reduce demand for drugs
The Chief Inspector of Prisons has urged the prison service to increase the amount of purposeful activity in prisons to help tackle widespread drug use and violence, including in those jails holding some of the most dangerous offenders.
Reports published 29 June
Report published 22 June
Positive, purposeful, culture delivering consistently good outcomes for children at HMYOI Parc
HMYOI Parc has been praised for its strong leadership, positive culture and a clear focus on children’s needs.
HMP Woodhill: Deeply concerning levels of violence, self-harm and drug use
Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, has today published his full report on an inspection of Woodhill in March, which was so concerning that he invoked the Urgent Notification process, resulting in the prison being put into special measures.