News

In July 2021, we published a review of evidence of ‘Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System’, as part of the Criminal Justice Joint Inspection (CJJI) with HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. The findings painted a stark picture – neurodivergent people in prison were often unidentified, unsupported, and disadvantaged by a system that lacked adequate understanding of their needs or made consistent provision. Four years on, we ask: how far have prisons come in supporting those with neurodivergent needs?

The Chief Inspector of Prisons has called for the government to take far more seriously the widespread ingress of illegal drugs into prisons.

Sophie Riley, Head of HMI Prisons’ Research, Data and Thematics team, explains how the effective use of data in prisons can bring about improvements for prisoners and staff.

An inspection of Lowdham Grange prison has revealed a further deterioration in outcomes for prisoners with critical and ongoing failures in safety.

Reports published on inspections of HMP Elmley and HMP Garth.