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Student placements at HMI Prisons

HMI Prisons employs two research trainees per year who are undergraduate students looking to gain work experience in the criminal justice sector as part of their placement year. Our two...

Updated on 24th April 2024

Chief Inspector’s speeches

The importance of good prisons in a criminal justice system Royal Holloway Magna Carta Lecture given by the Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, at the Middle Temple Hall in...

Updated on 24th April 2024

Notable positive practice

In our reports, we provide examples of notable positive practice that we have found during our inspections. What is notable positive practice? We define it as: Evidence of our expectations...

Updated on 30th April 2024

Policy submissions and consultation responses

We respond to a range of consultations and inquiries. You can find our written responses below. Submissions and consultation responses published before 2020 can be accessed via our archived website. 2024...

Updated on 30th April 2024

Our consultations

When we develop new areas of work or make changes to our methodology we open these out to consultation and invite responses from our stakeholders. You can find details of...

Updated on 12th January 2024

Thematic reviews and research

Read about the issues affecting people in different types of detention. Recent thematic reports Improving behaviour in prisons: A thematic review To reduce reoffending rates and create fewer victims of...

Updated on 7th May 2024

Working at HMI Prisons

We employ a range of staff, including inspectors, health care professionals, researchers, communications and policy experts, and inspection support staff. Find out about some of the people who work at...

Updated on 24th April 2024

Current vacancies

You can find details of current vacancies here. There are currently no vacancies at HMI Prisons....

Updated on 12th January 2024

Media enquiries

If you are a journalist and have a query about one of our reports or our work, please contact: media@hmiprisons.gov.uk Or call: 07752 399857 For out of hours queries, please...

Updated on 29th January 2024

Social media policy

Content HMI Prisons’ social media accounts are managed by our Communications team. These include accounts on X (previously known as Twitter), LinkedIn and any other channels that the Inspectorate may...

Updated on 28th February 2024