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Report published 23 July

Report on an inspection of Close supervision centres.

Prisons within prisons: what can we learn from how we manage our most dangerous offenders?

Following a very positive inspection of Close Supervision Centres (CSCs), which hold some of the most dangerous men in the prison system, Charlie Taylor reflects on the important work being done in CSCs and the stark contrast with conditions on the rest of the estate.

Report published 22 July

Report on an inspection of HMP High Down.

HMYOI Feltham A: worrying decline makes YOI the most violent prison in the country

Conditions at Feltham A, a young offender institution in London, had deteriorated significantly since its last inspection, and was characterised by rising self-harm and very high levels of violence.

Reports published 15 July

Reports on inspections of HMYOI Werrington and HMP Lindholme.

Comment on emergency measures to release prisoners early

Comment from Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons on the early release of prisoners

Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre: drugs, despair and decrepit conditions

Inspectors returning to Harmondsworth IRC found the worst conditions they have seen in immigration detention.

Reports published 8 July

Reports on inspections of HMP Full Sutton, HMP Frankland and Isle of Man Prison.

HMYOI Cookham Wood: closure of failing YOI creates uncertainty for staff and children

Reports published 20 May

Reports on inspections of HMP Buckley Hall and HMP/YOI Brinsford