HMP Frankland
Inspection report - Frankland (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Frankland by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (4–14 March 2024)
Frankland healthy prison scores
What we found
Frankland continues to be a very capable institution, with fewer assaults recorded and less use of force than at similar establishments. Despite this, nearly half of prisoners said they had felt unsafe at some point, perhaps due to the prison’s complex, high-risk population.
Fully staffed with a good mix of experience levels, the jail delivered predictable and reliable routines for prisoners. The library and PE department were popular and lively and leaders had reinstated evening association. Security and risk reduction were well-managed, and the promotion of positive behaviour was reasonably effective. Although self-harm had reduced, there had sadly been one self-inflicted death in recent years.
Points to note: HMPPS leaders needed to invest more into improving the physical fabric of Frankland, with some areas in a poor state of repair. The promotion of fair treatment and inclusion was not sufficiently prioritised with too many discrimination incident forms being dealt with poorly.
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