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When we think about food in prison, allergies and other medical requirements probably aren’t the first thing that spring to mind. But for a number of prisoners, this is a daily concern. Researcher Emma King explores the challenges prisoners can have in accessing appropriate food, and the impact it can have on their physical and mental health.

Lead inspector Kellie Reeve has seen much improvement since she first began inspecting court custody in 2014. She reflects on what has changed, and how positive relationships and a focus on detainee care can mitigate shortcomings.

Reports published on HMP Kirkham, Brook House Immigration Removal Centre and court custody facilities in Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire.

Two prisons in Wales were delivering good outcomes for prisoners, according to a new report from HM Inspectorate of Prisons.

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?